We strive to make our website conform with Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines help make web content more accessible for individuals with a range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological challenges.

We continuously review and update our website to enhance accessibility and usability. While we aim to provide a fully accessible digital experience, some content—especially third-party tools and legacy documents—may not yet fully meet these standards.

We incorporate accessibility practices into our design, development, and testing processes. Our current efforts include:

• Ensuring all images have alternative (alt) text

• Using accessible color contrast for text and backgrounds

• Maintaining logical heading structure and reading order

• Associating form fields with descriptive labels and error instructions

• Supporting keyboard-only navigation

While we continue to improve, we acknowledge that certain areas of the site may not yet fully meet WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines, including:

• Some PDF documents, especially older files, may not be fully accessible

• Some embedded videos may lack captions or transcripts

• Certain third-party content or software integrations may not meet accessibility standards

• Occasional inconsistencies in heading levels or form labeling

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the accessibility of our site, please contact us.
All feedback is welcomed as we are committed to making our website accessible to everyone.

Phone: 503-838-1212

City Hall
555 S. Main St.
Independence, OR. 97351

Last updated: July 2025
This page is updated regularly to reflect our latest accessibility practices.