Accessibility Statement
The Village of Westchester is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities.
Our Commitment
The Village of Westchester is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.
This website endeavors to conform to level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.
Accessibility Features
🔤 Text Resizing
Increase or decrease text size using our accessibility toolbar or your browser's zoom function (Ctrl/Cmd + or -).
🎨 High Contrast
Toggle high contrast mode for improved visibility and readability.
⌨️ Keyboard Navigation
All functionality is available using a keyboard. Use Tab to navigate, Enter to select.
🔗 Link Highlighting
Highlight all links on the page for easier identification and navigation.
📖 Readable Fonts
Switch to a more readable, dyslexia-friendly font option.
🖥️ Screen Reader Support
Our site is optimized for use with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
Using the Accessibility Toolbar
Look for the accessibility icon (♿) in the bottom-left corner of every page. Click it to open the accessibility toolbar where you can:
- Increase or decrease font size
- Enable high contrast mode
- Enable grayscale mode
- Switch to a readable/dyslexia-friendly font
- Highlight all links
- Reset all settings to default
Browser Accessibility Features
Most modern web browsers include built-in accessibility features:
- Zoom: Press Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) and + to zoom in, - to zoom out
- Text-only zoom: Available in browser settings
- High contrast: Available in operating system accessibility settings
- Screen readers: Built into Windows (Narrator), Mac (VoiceOver), and available as browser extensions
Alternative Formats
If you need Village information in an alternative format (large print, audio, Braille, etc.), please contact us and we will work to accommodate your request.
Ongoing Efforts
We continually work to improve the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:
- Regular accessibility audits and testing
- Staff training on accessibility best practices
- Incorporating accessibility into our development process
- Reviewing and updating content for clarity and readability
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Village of Westchester website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
Village of Westchester
10300 W Roosevelt Road
Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 345-0020
Email: info@westchester-il.org
We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with:
- U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
www.ada.gov/file-a-complaint - Illinois Attorney General's Office
www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov