Accessibility Statement

Marquette County 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 to ensure equal access to information and services.

Conformance Status

The Marquette County website is partially conformant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. “Partially conformant” means that some parts of the content may not fully conform to the accessibility standard, but we are actively working to identify and address these areas.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Marquette County takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of the website:

  • Regular review of website content and structure
  • Use of semantic HTML and accessible navigation structures
  • Ongoing content editor guidance on accessibility best practices
  • Automated accessibility checks using WordPress accessibility tools
  • Manual testing of key site features

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some content may have accessibility limitations, including but not limited to:

  • Older PDF documents that may not be fully accessible
  • Third-party content or documents not produced by Marquette County
  • Legacy pages created prior to accessibility improvements

We are actively working to remediate these issues as resources allow.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Marquette County website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us:

Email: it@marquettecountywi.gov
Phone: (608) 297-3100
Address: 77 West Park Street, Montello, WI 53949

Please include:

  • The URL of the page
  • A description of the issue
  • The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

The website is designed to be compatible with modern browsers and commonly used assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard navigation.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the Marquette County website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • WordPress CMS

Assessment Approach

Marquette County assesses the accessibility of the website using a combination of:

  • Automated accessibility tools
  • Manual testing
  • Internal content review processes