Accessibility Statement
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) is committed to making this website accessible to people with disabilities. We want everyone to be able to explore our content, learn about our work, and find the information they need.
Our Accessibility Goal
Our goal is to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including those who use screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other assistive technologies.
Improving Accessibility on This Site
We are working to improve accessibility across this website. Our priorities include:
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Organizing content with clear headings and a logical reading order.
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Providing meaningful alternative text for informative images.
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Using readable text and sufficient color contrast.
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Supporting keyboard navigation and visible focus indicators.
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Making links, buttons, and forms clear and easy to use.
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Limiting distracting motion and providing controls where needed.
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Improving access to videos, documents, and other media.
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Accessibility is an ongoing effort. Some content or features may not yet meet our intended standard, and we welcome feedback to help us identify and address barriers.
Third-Party Content and Features
Our website may include content or features provided by third parties, such as embedded videos, social media feeds, or plugins. Their accessibility may vary, and our ability to change them may be limited.
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If you encounter difficulty using a third-party feature, please contact us so we can help you access the information or assistance you need.
Contact Us About Accessibility
If you experience an accessibility barrier, need information in another format, or have a suggestion for improving this website, please contact CGMA:
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Email: cgma@mycgma.org
Phone: 800-881-2462
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To help us understand and address the issue, please include the page URL, a description of the difficulty, and your preferred way for us to contact you. If relevant, you may also share the browser or assistive technology you were using.