Hartford Township Accessibility Statement

Hartford Township is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our website is accessible to all residents and visitors.

Conformance Status

The Hartford Township Website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide array of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Feedback & Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Hartford Township website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you need assistance accessing any of the information found on our site:

• Phone: [Insert Phone Number, e.g., (269) 621-4627]

• Email: [Insert Official Email Address]

• Postal Address: [Insert Township Hall Address, Hartford, MI 49057]

• In Person: Visit us during regular business hours at the Hartford Township Hall.

We try to respond to feedback within 2–5 business days.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

The Hartford Township website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) with assistive technology screen readers.

• Built-in browser zoom and contrast adjustments.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the Hartford Township website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML

• WAI-ARIA

• CSS

• JavaScript

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Hartford Township website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

1. PDF Documents: Some older meeting minutes or archived ordinances may not be fully accessible to screen reader software. We are working to ensure all new PDF uploads are optimized. If you need a specific document in an alternative format, please contact the Township Office.

2. Third-Party Maps: We may use third-party services (like Google Maps) to show locations. These services are outside of our direct control and may have limited accessibility features.

Assessment Approach

Hartford Township assesses the accessibility of its website through self-evaluation and regular testing using industry-standard automated accessibility tools.