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Accessibility Statement
Effective Date: 11-1-2025
Bear Hugs Collective is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone. We believe emotional healing, human connection, and body-positivity should be accessible to all, regardless of ability, identity, or background.
Our Commitment
We strive to ensure that all participants can fully access our website, programs, and in-person events in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rhode Island accessibility standards.
We are actively working to:
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Provide accessible and readable web content, compatible with assistive technologies.
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Ensure all events are held in wheelchair-accessible spaces whenever possible.
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Offer seating and positioning accommodations during sessions.
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Communicate clearly in plain, inclusive language.
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Make reasonable adjustments to ensure everyone can participate safely and comfortably.
Event Accessibility
Our primary venue, Providence Health Club / The Eagle’s Nest, DOES NOT include elevator access to the second floor. However, our "Bear With Me" one-on-one workshops can be scheduled and held in a client's home to provide a safe and accessible workshop in a space comfortable to the client.
If you have specific needs, please let us know in advance by including them in your registration form or by emailing bearhugscollective@gmail.com. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Website Accessibility
We aim to keep this website user-friendly for all visitors by following best practices for accessibility (including WCAG 2.1 guidelines).
If you encounter any issues accessing content, please contact us so we can address it quickly.
📧 Email: bearhugscollective@gmail.com
🐻 Subject line: “Accessibility Assistance”
Ongoing Improvement
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. Bear Hugs Collective welcomes feedback from our community, especially from those with lived experience navigating barriers. Together, we can make our spaces even more inclusive.