OWN Charter Schools (OWNCS) is committed to ensuring accessibility for all students, families, staff, and community members. We believe that every individual deserves equitable access to educational programs, services, and information—regardless of ability.

Our Commitment

OWNCS strives to provide a learning environment and digital presence that is inclusive, respectful, and accessible to all. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility and usability of our schools, programs, and online resources.

Physical Accessibility

Our school facilities are designed and maintained in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local accessibility regulations.

OWNCS is committed to making our website and digital resources accessible to all users, including those who use assistive technologies. We make reasonable accommodations to ensure individuals with disabilities can fully participate in school activities, programs, and events.Families or staff needing physical accommodations are encouraged to contact school administration so appropriate arrangements can be made

Digital Accessibility

OWNCS is committed to making our website and digital resources accessible to all users, including those who use assistive technologies. We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines provide a framework for ensuring that web content is more accessible to a wider range of people with disabilities, including blindness, low vision, deafness, hearing loss, learning disabilities, and cognitive limitations.

Key Accessibility Features

• Text Alternatives: Images and multimedia content are accompanied by descriptive alt text.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is navigable via keyboard for those who may not use a mouse.
• Readable Fonts and Color Contrast: Text on our site is presented in legible fonts, and we maintain adequate color contrast to ensure readability for all users.
• Resizable Text: Users can resize text without loss of content or functionality.
• Accessible Forms: All forms are labeled, and fields include error messages where applicable to assist users with screen readers or other assistive technologies.

Educational Accessibility & Student Support

OWNCS provides supports and accommodations in accordance with IDEA, Section 504, and applicable special education laws. Individualized supports are delivered through IEPs, 504 Plans, and other student support frameworks as appropriate.We collaborate closely with families to ensure students’ learning needs are met in an inclusive environment.

Ongoing Improvement

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. Our team regularly reviews and updates our site to ensure we are following best practices and meeting current accessibility standards.

Contact Us

If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions to help us improve the accessibility of our website, please contact us at info@owncs.org or 718.392.3405. We will do our best to address your concerns and ensure that you have full access to the information and resources on our site.