Our Commitment to Accessibility
WVNET is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all visitors to our website. We strive to provide an inclusive experience that enables everyone to access, understand, and navigate our online content and services, regardless of their abilities.
Standards We Follow
Our website aims to conform to Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines represent the current international standard for web accessibility.
Our Ongoing Efforts
We actively work to maintain and improve our website’s accessibility through:
- Regular testing using automated accessibility evaluation tools
- Conducting manual accessibility audits
- Using modern web development practices that prioritize accessibility
- Continuous staff training on digital accessibility best practices
Technical Implementation
Our website is built using:
- Modern HTML5 semantic markup
- WAI-ARIA landmarks and labels where appropriate
- Responsive design principles that maintain accessibility across devices
- Code that meets W3C validation standards
- Development practices that align with WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria
Document Accessibility
We provide documents in various formats to ensure accessibility:
- PDF documents are optimized for accessibility using current standards
- Where possible, we provide alternative formats such as HTML or accessible text versions
- For optimal viewing of PDF files, we recommend using the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader
Feedback and Assistance
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please contact us if you:
- Experience any difficulties accessing our content
- Would like to request information in an alternative format
- Have suggestions for improving our website’s accessibility
Last Updated: January 2025