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Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated on May 26, 2026.

We at the American Samoa HCBS Commission are working to make our site www.hcbs.go.as.gov accessible to people with disabilities.

What web accessibility is

An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.

Accessibility adjustments on this site

We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG 3.0 guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of A. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]:

  • Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues

  • Set the language of the site 

  • Set the content order of the site’s pages

  • Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages

  • Added alternative text to images

  • Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast

  • Reduced the use of motion on the site

  • Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

Requests, issues, and suggestions

If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator at hcbs@go.as.gov.

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American Samoa’s Home and Community‑Based Services (HCBS) program provides services without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or any other status protected by applicable federal or territorial law.​ The HCBS program complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as applicable, and all other nondiscrimination requirements attached to federal financial assistance. The HCBS program is committed to ensuring equitable access to long‑term services and supports for all eligible residents of American Samoa, including individuals who have historically faced barriers to care.In pursuing this commitment, the program does not provide  preferential treatment or restrict eligibility based on race or color, and it does not segregate individuals in services or activities based on protected characteristics; all policies and practices are designed to comply with federal antidiscrimination laws.

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The Home & Community-Based Services Commission of American Samoa website is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under financial assistance award 1LICMS331881-01-00 totaling $266,880, which is 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are solely the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, or imply endorsement by, CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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