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Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Hickman Schools is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Hickman Schools’ website strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA standards. We are working to ensure that the hickmanschools.org website is compliant and accessible to all users, regardless of technology or ability.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Hickman Schools takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
  • Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices
  • Provide accessibility training for our staff
  • Assign clear accessibility targets and responsibilities
  • Conduct regular accessibility evaluations and audits

Technical Specifications

The hickmanschools.org website employs the following techniques to work toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance:

  • Semantic HTML markup
  • Appropriate text alternatives for images
  • Keyboard navigation for all interactive elements
  • Clear headings and landmarks
  • Sufficient color contrast ratios
  • Resizable text without loss of content or functionality
  • Multiple ways to find pages
  • Clear and consistent navigation mechanisms
  • Visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • Adequate time to read and use content
  • Content that does not cause seizures or physical reactions

Assistive Technology and Browser Compatibility

Our website aims to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
  • Screen magnifiers
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

We support recent versions of major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of hickmanschools.org, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

  1. PDFs: Some of our older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of remediating these documents.
  2. Videos: Some older video content may lack proper captioning. We are working to update these materials.
  3. Third-party Content: Some third-party applications linked from our website may not be fully accessible. We advocate for accessibility improvements with our partners.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of hickmanschools.org. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

  • Email: accessibility@hickmanschools.org
  • Phone: [Phone Number]
  • Address: [Address]

We try to respond to feedback within 3 business days.

Assessment Approach

Hickman Schools assesses the accessibility of hickmanschools.org by the following methods:

  • Self-evaluation
  • External evaluation by accessibility experts
  • User testing with individuals who use assistive technology
  • Automated testing tools

Formal Approval of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was created on March 24, 2025, and was last reviewed on March 24, 2025.

For Students and Families Needing Accommodations

If you are a student or family member who needs assistance with accessing our digital content or services, please contact your school’s office or our district accessibility coordinator at [contact information] for additional support.

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility, we recommend the following resources: