Accessibility

Accessibility Policy

Accessibility Statement

Missouri Native Grasslands Collaborative (MoNGC) — www.mongc.gov

Last Updated: June 2, 2026


Our Commitment

Missouri Native Grasslands Collaborative (MoNGC) is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to ensure equal access for all users — including those who are blind or have low vision, are deaf or hard of hearing, have limited movement or dexterity, have cognitive or learning disabilities, or rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, voice recognition software, or alternative input devices.


Conformance Status

www.mongc.gov is substantially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. "Substantially conformant" means that the vast majority of content meets the standard, with the exceptions noted below under Known Limitations.


Current Status

This website has been reviewed for conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone. Accessibility review and testing are ongoing, and identified issues are addressed on a continuing basis.


Known Limitations

The following accessibility issues currently exist that are outside the direct control of MoNGC:

  • Third-party embedded content: Certain embedded features — such as social media feeds, maps, or widgets — are controlled by external providers and may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are committed to selecting accessible third-party tools whenever possible and will provide accessible alternatives where needed.

Users who experience difficulty with any third-party embedded content can contact us directly for assistance accessing that information in an alternative format.


Technical Specifications

This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies and browsers:

  • Recent versions of major screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Recent versions of major web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Browser text magnification and zoom features
  • Operating system screen magnifiers
  • Voice recognition software

This website relies on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WAI-ARIA to support WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance.


Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of our website, or if you have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Missouri Native Grasslands Collaborative 728 W. Main Street Jefferson City, MO 65101-1559 Email: bill@mongc.gov Contact Form: mongc.gov/contact


When contacting us about an accessibility issue, it is helpful to include the web page or feature you are having trouble with, a description of the problem, the assistive technology you are using (if applicable), and your contact information so we can follow up with you. We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.


Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division or the U.S. Access Board for further assistance. Organizations receiving federal funding may also have obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.


Statement Update Schedule

This Accessibility Statement will be reviewed and updated:

  • Whenever significant changes are made to the website
  • At a minimum, annually


A Note on Ongoing Accessibility

Web accessibility is an ongoing commitment, not a one-time achievement. Websites change continuously — new content is added, platforms are updated, and third-party tools evolve. What matters is that accessibility is treated as a sustained priority: remediating known issues promptly, building accessible practices into everyday content work, and responding openly to feedback from users with disabilities. MoNGC is committed to holding our website to that standard.