Accessibility Statement for WNESU

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union (WNESU) is dedicated to providing an accessible and user-friendly online experience for all. This statement reflects our commitment to improving website accessibility and outlines the steps we have taken to ensure our digital content meets recognized accessibility standards.

Measures to support accessibility

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our Websites:

• Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
• Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.
• Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
• Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities.

Conformance status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Our Websites are partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA, which is the accessibility standard we have adopted and are committed to meeting. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our Websites. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our Websites:

• Phone: (802) 463-9958
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Visitor Address: 5111 US Route 5, Westminster Station, VT. 05159
• Postal Address: P.O. Box 92, Westminster Station, VT. 05159.

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days, including ensuring effective communication for content that may be inaccessible due to a barrier.

Limitations and alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of our Websites, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known limitations for our Websites:

1. PDF Documents: Many PDF documents on the website may not be fully accessible to users with screen readers. Legacy PDF documents were not created with accessibility in mind and may lack proper tagging, text alternatives, and logical reading order. We are currently reviewing and remediating existing PDF documents to meet accessibility standards. New PDF uploads will follow accessibility guidelines. If you encounter an inaccessible PDF, please contact us for an accessible version.
2. Color Contrast: Some text or elements may not have sufficient color contrast, making it difficult for visually impaired users. Legacy design elements were created without adhering to WCAG 2.1 contrast requirements. We are reviewing the website’s color scheme and updating elements that do not meet the required contrast ratios. If you find text difficult to read, please use the browser’s zoom or high-contrast mode. Contact us if you need additional support.
3. Graphics, Images, or Links: Graphics, images, or links may be missing meaningful alternative text, posing a barrier to individuals with vision disabilities who use screen readers. Graphics, images, or links may be missing meaningful alternative text, posing a barrier to individuals with vision disabilities who use screen readers. We are conducting a comprehensive audit of all website images and graphics to ensure they include meaningful alternative text. Our updated content guidelines now require alternative text for all new uploads and links. If you encounter an inaccessible image or link that affects your ability to access information, please contact us for assistance or to request the information in an accessible format.

Assessment approach

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union assessed the accessibility of our Websites by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation

Date

This statement was created on 13 November 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool. It was revised with minor language adjustments on 4 December 2024.