Accessibility

The village of Sauk Village is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online environment that allows all users to access the information and services offered on our website. This Accessibility Policy outlines our commitment to accessibility and the steps we take to achieve and maintain compliance with applicable accessibility standards and guidelines.

Accessibility Standards

The village of Sauk Village website is designed to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA success criteria. These guidelines are internationally recognized standards for web accessibility developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Our goal is to ensure that our website is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users, including those with disabilities.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

  • Alternative Text: All images on our website are accompanied by descriptive alternative text to ensure they are accessible to screen readers and other assistive technologies.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to browse the site effectively.
  • Clear Structure and Navigation: We have organized our website content in a logical manner with consistent navigation menus to facilitate easy navigation for all users.
  • Text Alternatives for Non-Text Content: Wherever possible, we provide text alternatives for non-text content such as videos and audio files to ensure accessibility for users who cannot access multimedia content.
  • Contrast and Color: We have ensured sufficient color contrast and avoided relying solely on color to convey information to accommodate users with visual impairments.
  • Accessibility Tools: We provide accessibility tools and resources to assist users in customizing their browsing experience, such as resizable text and language translation.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at (708) 758-3330. We are committed to addressing accessibility issues promptly and providing assistance to ensure that all users can access the information and services provided on our website.

Accessibility Compliance

The village of Sauk Village is dedicated to maintaining compliance with applicable accessibility standards and guidelines. We regularly review our website for accessibility compliance and make necessary improvements to ensure that it remains accessible to all users.

Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Policy is part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility. We will continue to monitor technological advancements and updates to accessibility standards to enhance the accessibility of our website for all users.

Effective Date

This Accessibility Policy is effective as of March 1, 2024. We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in accessibility standards or improvements to our website.

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