Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 06.29.2026
At Salem Grace United Methodist Church, we are fully committed to ensuring that our digital doors are open to everyone. We believe that community is built on inclusion, hospitality, and grace, and we strive to make our website, graceumcsalem.org (the "Site"), accessible to all visitors, including individuals with disabilities.
Our Commitment
We actively work to align our website with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines, established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), explain how to make web content more accessible for people with visual, hearing, cognitive, and motor impairments, and more user-friendly for everyone.
Accessibility Features on Our Site
To help ensure an inclusive experience, we design and build our website with the following accessibility considerations in mind:
Alt Text for Images: We aim to provide descriptive alternative text for meaningful images so that visitors using screen readers can understand the visual context.
Readable Typography & Contrast: We select clean, clear fonts and maintain strong color contrast between text and backgrounds to ensure readability for visitors with low vision.
Logical Structure: We use standard HTML headings and structural elements to allow for predictable navigation, whether using a mouse, keyboard, or assistive technology.
Media Accessibility: Where possible, we strive to provide captions, transcripts, or written summaries for video sermons, podcasts, and other audio-visual materials.
Ongoing Efforts
Digital accessibility is an ongoing journey. As web design standards and technologies evolve, we routinely review and update our website to improve its functionality. We train our web and media teams on best practices to ensure that new sermon uploads, event registrations, and community updates remain accessible to everyone.
We Welcome Your Feedback
Despite our best efforts, we recognize that some areas of our website may occasionally fall short of absolute accessibility, or compatibility issues may arise with specific assistive devices. Your experience matters deeply to us.If you encounter any digital barriers, find a specific page difficult to navigate, or need an alternative format for a resource, please let us know. We will work diligently to fix the issue or provide the information you need in a format that works for you.
When contacting us, it is incredibly helpful if you can specify the exact web page (URL) and describe the issue you encountered.
You can reach our team at:
Email: salemgraceumc@gmail.com
Phone: (618) 548-2810
Mailing Address: 116 E Schwartz St, Salem, IL 62881
We aim to respond to all accessibility feedback within [e.g., 2 to 3 business days] and will work closely with you to find a solution.