Accessibility Policy
Purpose
The Web Accessibility Policy outlines the philosophy and guidelines to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA by July 1, 2024, and WCAG 2.2 AA by July 1, 2025, as mandated in Colorado House Bill 21-1110.
Scope
The Library is committed to delivering digital experiences that work for all users under all circumstances. The Library values each visitor’s access to web content that it produces, including the pplibraries.org website, and district documents.
This standard does not apply to web content or district documents produced by the Library before July 1, 2024.
The Library uses web vendors to supply an array of digital content to patrons. The Library will ensure third-party content providers know of this web accessibility policy, and will favor providers based on their accessibility conformance claims. While the Library cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, it is happy to assist any public member with reading and accessing content on its website.
Compliance
The Library will review all areas of Library-produced web applications and web content on an ongoing basis.
The Library has designated Nat Nelson as its compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and maintains Library-produced web content per WCAG 2.1 AA best practices.
Report an Accessibility Issue
Should a visitor need help accessing Library-supplied web content, please contact the Library. The Library will respond with feedback within three days of submission and ensure proper steps are taken to address the problem. Please be specific when describing the information that is sought or the problem that was encountered. If the Library cannot resolve the problem due to an issue stemming from a third-party content provider, it will work to assist with reading and accessing content on these platforms.
To report an accessibility issue to the District’s Compliance Officer:
- Email: nnelson@pplibraries.org
- Telephone: 303-646-3792 ex 103