John C. Fremont Library District
MNG 003 – WEB ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Purpose
The John C. Fremont Library District (JCFLD) offers online platforms to further its mission which: Welcomes the Community to Become Involved, Invest in Your Future and Embark on Your Dreams.
The following Web Accessibility Policy and Statement is to outline our commitment to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA, in accordance with Colorado House Bill 21-1110, Colorado Senate Bill 23-244, Rules Establishing the Technology Accessibility Standards 8 CCR 1501-11, and Colorado House Bill 24-1454. These laws and rules provide standards for local government and public entities to meet in order to offer accessible content for all. The WCAG guidelines explain how to make web content accessible and are widely recognized as the benchmark for accessibility.
Scope
JCFLD values each patron’s access to content produced by the Library. We are committed, and will be continuously working, to improve the accessibility of our website by using best practices to ensure an inclusive browsing experience for all users. This includes our website, online catalog, and district documents and content.
Compliance
JCFLD is working hard to review all areas of Library-produced web applications, content, and documents on an ongoing basis. The Library is striving to meet as many of the July 1, 2024 deadlines as possible. We have purchased a library subscription to ReciteMe, it is our hope that this addition to our website will demonstrate to our patrons the good faith efforts we are making to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, HB21-1110, SB23-244, 8 CCR 1501-11, and HB24-1454.
Also, as a public library, we hire the services of many web vendors to supply an array of digital content for our patrons to use. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we will work to ensure third-party content providers know of our Web Accessibility Policy and Statement and will favor providers based on their accessibility conformance claims.
Report An Accessibility Barrier
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us by any of the options listed below:
- Telephone: (719) 784-4649 ext 4
- Email: director@jcfld.org
- Mailing Address: John C. Fremont Library District
130 Church Ave.
Florence, CO 81226 - Or by completing the online form below
We will respond within ten business days of receiving submission and will work diligently to ensure proper steps are taken to address the barrier. Please be specific when describing the information you seek or the barrier you encountered. If we cannot resolve the problem due to an issue stemming from a third-party content provider, we will work to assist you with accessing this content in an alternative way. Please also be aware that while personal details are required to adequately record and respond to an accessibility barrier report, this information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality; except as otherwise required by the Colorado Open Records Act.
We are committed to ensuring that our web content remains accessible to all users. As technology evolves and accessibility standards continue to develop, we will strive to implement new features and enhancements to improve the accessibility of our content for the benefit of all.
~ MNG 003 – WEB ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT adopted by the John C. Fremont Library District Board of Trustees on July 9, 2024
~ Last Updated on July 9, 2024
Report A Web Accessibility Barrier Here
Please be specific when describing the information you seek or the problem you encountered. We will respond with feedback within ten business days of submission and ensure proper steps are taken to address the problem. If we cannot resolve the problem due to an issue stemming from a third-party content provider, we will work to assist you with reading and accessing content on these platforms.