Accessibility

Accessibility Policy

Effective Date: 1/6/2026

Date Updated: 1/8/2026


OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY


We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to ensure equal access for all users.


CONFORMANCE STANDARDS


This website strives to conform to 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.


WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance means that our website meets the success criteria that address the biggest and most common barriers for people with disabilities, 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

• Use assistive technologies such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, voice recognition software, or alternative input devices


ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES


We have implemented the following accessibility features on this website:


• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements and content can be accessed using a keyboard alone


• Screen Reader Compatibility: Content is structured to work with screen readers and other assistive technologies


• Text Alternatives: Images include alternative text descriptions


• Clear Navigation: Consistent navigation structure throughout the site


• Color Contrast: Text and interactive elements meet minimum contrast ratios for readability


• Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality


• Skip Links: Skip navigation links allow users to bypass repetitive content


• Form Labels: All form inputs have clearly associated labels except where limited by the website platform.


• Error Identification: Form errors are clearly identified and described


• Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators show which element has keyboard focus


CONFORMANCE STATUS


MoNGC: Partially conforms with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.


This website partially conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. "Partially conforms" means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.


KNOWN ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES


We are aware of the following accessibility issues and are working to address them:


  • Certain third-party embedded content (such as social media feeds) may not meet all accessibility standards. We are exploring alternative solutions or accessible fallbacks.
  • When the screen becomes responsive, the hamburger icon indicates that the button is empty or has no value. This is an issue in the development software's code, and we are working on a solution. The anticipated resolution date is February 2026.


THIRD-PARTY CONTENT


While we strive to ensure all content on our website meets accessibility standards, some third-party content or embedded features (such as social media widgets, maps, or videos) may be 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 providing accessible alternatives where needed.


ONGOING EFFORTS


Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:


  • Review and test our website for accessibility barriers
  • Update content and features to maintain conformance standards
  • Provide accessibility training to our team members
  • Incorporate accessibility from the beginning of our design and development process
  • Welcome and respond to feedback from users about accessibility


FEEDBACK AND ASSISTANCE


We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have difficulty accessing any content or features, please let us know.


CONTACT US:


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


When contacting us about an accessibility issue, please include:


  • The web page or feature you're having trouble with
  • A description of the problem
  • The assistive technology you're using (if applicable)
  • Your contact information, so we can respond to you


We will respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and work with you to provide the information or assistance you need in an accessible format.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


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


  • 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


TECHNOLOGIES RELIED UPON: This website relies on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WAI-ARIA to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA.