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Our Commitment to Accessibility

The Ashland Municipal Court is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, as required by the U.S. Department of Justice under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Standards We Follow

Our website is being audited and remediated by Accessible Compliance Group, an independent accessibility consulting firm. The remediation work addresses conformance with:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA — the standard referenced in the DOJ’s April 2024 Final Rule on ADA Title II compliance
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • ADA Title II — ensuring equal access to government services and information

Accessibility Features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Keyboard navigation — all interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard alone
  • Skip navigation link — allows keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation menus
  • Focus indicators — visible outlines on all interactive elements when focused
  • Color contrast — text and interactive elements meet minimum contrast ratios
  • Alternative text — images include descriptive text for screen reader users
  • Accessible documents — PDF documents are tagged and structured for assistive technology
  • Semantic headings — proper heading hierarchy for easy navigation
  • ARIA attributes — interactive components include appropriate ARIA roles and labels

Document Accessibility

We are working to ensure that all PDF documents on this website are fully accessible. If you encounter a document that is not accessible, please contact us and we will provide the information in an alternative format.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Ashland Municipal Court website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance accessing any content, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content from external services (such as payment portals or case management systems). While we encourage these providers to follow accessibility best practices, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review and update our website to improve accessibility and address any issues that are identified. This statement was last updated on March 2026.