Morgan County ADA and Accessibility Statement

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Morgan County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Morgan County also complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Employment

Morgan County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA.

Effective Communication Upon request, Morgan County will provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in Morgan County's programs, services, and activities. These aids and services may include other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.

Modifications to Policies and Procedures
Morgan County will make all reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.

Website Accessibility
Morgan County is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user friendly for everyone.

Technical Specifications
Accessibility of the Morgan County website relies on the following technologies to work with the combination of web browser and assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

·      HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

·      WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative – Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

·      CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

·      JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with accessibility standards.

Compatibility with Assistive Technology
Our website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies and the latest versions of major browsers, including Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Firefox.

Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations. These may include:

1.    Documents: Some older PDFs or other digital documents may not be fully accessible. We will provide accessible versions upon request.

2.    Images: We strive to include alt text with all images, but if you encounter one without appropriate descriptions, please notify us.

3.    Audio/Video: Transcripts or captions may be provided upon request for recorded content.

4.    HTML Structure: Our site is regularly reviewed and tested for compliance, but new content may present unforeseen barriers. Please contact us with         any issues.

Requests and Accommodations
Due to financial and logistical constraints, Morgan County may not be able to immediately provide certain auxiliary aids, translations, or alternative formats in every circumstance. However, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations and will work in good faith to meet the needs of those requesting assistance.

Contact Information
To request an accommodation, report an accessibility issue, or inquire about this notice, please contact:

Morgan County ADA Coordinator
Phone: 801-845-6020
Email: jeremy@morgancountyutah.gov
Address: 48 W. Young Street, Morgan, UT 84050

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our programs, services, and website.