Accessibility Statement

At The Becoming, we are committed to digital accessibility, radical agency, and ensuring that our website, guides, and resources are usable by everyone—including people with disabilities, non-native English speakers, and global community members navigating the birth search process.

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We strive to continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals.

To ensure our resources are accessible across linguistic and technological boundaries, we incorporate the following features:

• Site Translation Tools: We provide integrated translation options on www.thebecoming.org to allow visitors to view site content and guides in multiple languages (including Korean).

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• Clear Hierarchy & Readable Typography: Our downloadable guides, step-by-step paperwork tutorials, and site layouts are styled using clear headings, high-contrast text, and readable typography to support screen readers and users with visual or cognitive impairments.

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• Responsive Design: Our content is optimized to adapt seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, allowing text zoom without breaking layout structure.

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• Alternative Text: We aim to include descriptive alt text for informative images across our site.

While we strive for complete accessibility, we recognize that some content may not yet be fully adapted to every standard.

• Automated & Machine Translations: Third-party automated translation tools integrated into the site provide instant linguistic support. However, automated translations may occasionally contain nuances or grammatical imperfections. For official record requests or high-stakes correspondence, we recommend reviewing our human-assisted translation services.

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• External PDF Documents & Archival Media: Some historical agency forms or external official documents hosted or linked for educational reference may not be fully optimized for screen reader navigation. We are actively working to provide accessible text alternatives for essential resources.

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of www.thebecoming.org. If you encounter accessibility barriers, experience difficulty using our translation tools, or require information in an alternative format, please let us know:

 

Mailing Address:

The Becoming

Attn: Administrative Oversight

Ashley Terrell, Founder & CEO

215 W Pershing Road

Suite 403 PMB 1058

Kansas City, MO 64108

United States

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When reaching out, please include the specific web page URL, a description of the issue you encountered, and your preferred format or communication method so we can best assist you. We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within three (3) business days.