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Accessibility Statement

The Village of Mt. Blanchard is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all residents.

Our Commitment

The Village of Mt. Blanchard is committed to ensuring this website is accessible to all residents, including those with disabilities. This website was designed and built to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. Our approach to accessibility includes:

  • Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
  • Skip navigation links so keyboard users can bypass repetitive content
  • All text sized in relative units (rem) so content scales with your browser or OS font settings
  • Sufficient color contrast ratios throughout all page content
  • Descriptive labels on all form fields, buttons, and links
  • ARIA landmarks and labels to support screen reader navigation
  • All images include descriptive alternative text
  • All interactive elements are keyboard accessible with visible focus indicators

Adjusting Text Size & Display

This website is built to work with your browser and operating system's built-in accessibility tools, which provide more reliable results than third-party plugins:

  • Zoom / larger text: Use Ctrl + (Windows) or Cmd + (Mac) to increase text and page size in any browser. All content on this site scales correctly with browser zoom.
  • High contrast: Windows users can enable High Contrast Mode via Settings → Accessibility → Contrast Themes. Mac users can enable Increase Contrast in System Settings → Accessibility → Display.
  • Screen readers: This site is compatible with NVDA and JAWS on Windows, and VoiceOver on Mac and iOS.

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following limitations and are actively working to address them:

  • Alternative text on some photos is pending as village-provided photos are uploaded
  • Some embedded third-party content (Google Maps, WPForms) may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA — we encourage users who experience difficulty to use the contact information below as an alternative

Need Help?

If you have difficulty accessing any content on this website or need information in an alternative format, please contact Village Hall and we will be happy to assist:

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know using the contact information above. We are committed to responding to accessibility concerns promptly.