Accessibility
Measures to support accessibility
The City of Santee takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of the City of Santee website:
- Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
- Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.
- Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. They define three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. The City of Santee is committed to its webpages meeting Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA . This aligns with the Department of Justice rule updating Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act . The update requires local governments to make their web content and mobile apps accessible.
The City’s website is designed to work with assistive technology and follow guidelines for readability, contrast, and other aspects of accessible display. We continue to review older content and third-party services to ensure they meet current accessibility standards.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the City of Santee website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.
Technical specifications
Accessibility of the City of Santee website relies on the following technologies to work with the combination of web browsers and assistive technologies:
- HTML
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
- SMIL
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with accessibility standards.
Assessment approach
The City of Santee assesses accessibility through:
- Self-evaluation
- External evaluation
Formal complaints
Visit the ADA Title VI webpage to obtain a copy of our formal complaint forms.
Browser tools
Common browsers and operating systems include built-in accessibility features. Learn more about accessibility features in: