ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Accessibility Statement
Last updated: October 22, 2025
The Railway City Charity Car Show is committed to ensuring that our website, events, and communications are accessible to all individuals — including people with disabilities — in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and relevant Canadian accessibility standards.
1. Our Commitment
We believe that everyone should be able to access the information and services we provide with dignity, independence, and equal opportunity.
Our goal is to make our website and in-person event experiences inclusive and barrier-free for all participants, volunteers, and visitors.
2. Website Accessibility
We aim to make our website conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, as recognized by the AODA.
To achieve this, we strive to:
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Ensure text is easy to read and clearly contrasted against its background.
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Provide descriptive alternative text for images and media.
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Maintain logical navigation and keyboard accessibility.
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Use captions and transcripts for videos where applicable.
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Avoid flashing or animated content that may trigger discomfort or seizures.
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Regularly review and test our website to identify and correct accessibility barriers.
If you experience difficulty using our website, please contact us — we’ll do our best to provide the information or service you need in an accessible format.
3. Event Accessibility
The Railway City Charity Car Show, held in St. Thomas, Ontario, is designed to be as accessible as possible for participants and visitors.
Where feasible, we provide:
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Accessible parking and routes on the event grounds.
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Clearly marked accessible washrooms.
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Volunteer assistance for guests who may require support.
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Advanced communication about accessibility features and limitations.
If you require accommodation to participate or attend, please contact us in advance. We’ll make every reasonable effort to meet your accessibility needs.
4. Feedback and Requests
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website and events.
If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know.
You can contact us in the following ways:
Email: railwaycitycharitycarshow@gmail.com
Mail: Railway City Charity Car Show, 462 Talbot St, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada N5P 1B9
We aim to respond to all feedback within 365 business days and will work with you to address any concerns.
5. Ongoing Improvement
Accessibility is an ongoing effort.
We are continuously reviewing our policies, website content, and event operations to improve accessibility for all individuals and to comply with evolving AODA standards and best practices.
