Website Accessibility

Ascend Leadership Academy Website Accessibility Statement

Ascend Leadership Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all students, families, staff, and members of the public. As a North Carolina public charter school, we strive to provide equal access to our programs, services, and activities in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Accessibility Standards

Ascend Leadership Academy is working to ensure that its website and digital content conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for individuals with a wide range of disabilities.

Ongoing Efforts

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing process. We are actively reviewing and improving our website, digital documents, and online services to enhance accessibility and usability for all users. This includes remediation of legacy content and implementation of accessibility best practices for newly published materials.

Requesting Assistance or Reporting an Accessibility Issue

If you experience difficulty accessing any content on our website, or if you need information in an alternative format, please contact us:

Accessibility Coordinator
Director of Technology
Ascend Leadership Academy
Email: accessibility@alaschoolsnc.org

We will acknowledge your request within two (2) business days and make a good-faith effort to provide the requested information in an accessible format within ten (10) business days, or sooner when reasonably possible.

When contacting us, please include:

The webpage address (URL) or description of the material
A description of the issue encountered
Your preferred format for receiving the information
Your contact information

Continuous Improvement

Ascend Leadership Academy is committed to continuous improvement in digital accessibility. We welcome feedback and are dedicated to ensuring our online environment is accessible to all members of our community.

Last Updated: March 24, 2026