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Read. Follow. Verify.Volusia County Elections Website Accessibility Policy
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
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.
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- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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