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Volusia County Elections Website Accessibility Policy

Original title: Volusia County Web Accessibility Policy | Volusia County Supervisor of Elec
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What this does

This policy outlines the standards the county uses to ensure residents with disabilities can access election information online and provides a formal process for requesting accommodations if they encounter barriers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents with disabilities

They are the primary users for whom the accessibility standards and accommodation request processes are designed.

Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Office

The office is responsible for maintaining the website and responding to accessibility requests.

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Summary

The Volusia County Supervisor of Elections has established a policy to make its website accessible to people with disabilities by following federal and international standards. The office provides contact information for residents to report accessibility barriers or request alternative formats for digital content.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I report a problem accessing the elections website?
You can contact the Accessibility Coordinator by phone at 386-736-5922, by email at access@volusia.org, or by mail at 119 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, FL 32720.
What information should I include when requesting accessibility help?
Include the nature of your accessibility need, your preferred format (e.g., large print), the web address of the material, and your full contact information.
How far in advance must I request an interpreter for a meeting?
You must contact the County of Volusia ADA Coordinator at least two business days before the meeting date.

Key Facts

  • The office uses Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level AA as the primary guidelines for website accessibility.
  • Residents can report accessibility barriers by phone at 386-736-5922 or email at access@volusia.org.
  • Requests for accommodations for meetings must be made to the County of Volusia ADA Coordinator at 386-248-1760 at least two business days in advance.
  • Email addresses sent to the office are considered public record under Florida law.
  • The policy acknowledges that some third-party tools, widgets, or APIs not controlled by the office may not be fully compliant.
  • The office reserves the right to claim 'undue hardship' or 'technological unfeasibility' for certain documents or graphical renderings.

Why It Matters

This policy outlines the standards the county uses to ensure residents with disabilities can access election information online and provides a formal process for requesting accommodations if they encounter barriers.

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Connected Entities

location1588 N Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720“Physical address of the Supervisor of Elections office.”Map →
otherTitle II of the Rehabilitation Act“Federal law regarding access to electronic and information technology.”Map →
organizationVolusia County Supervisor of Elections Office“The government office responsible for the website and accessibility policy.”Map →
otherSection 286.26, Florida Statutes“Florida law regarding accommodations for persons with disabilities.”Map →
otherSection 508“Federal accessibility standard used as a guideline.”Map →
location119 W. Indiana Ave. DeLand, FL 32720“Mailing address for accessibility inquiries.”Map →
otherWCAG 2.0, Level AA“International accessibility guidelines for web content.”Map →

Sources

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www.volusiaelections.gov

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