Accessibility

At the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC), we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We continuously improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Accessibility Standards Compliance Our website has been designed with the following guidelines in mind:

  • We strive to comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act as well as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Levels A and AA.
  • Our design principles include high color contrast, keyboard navigability, meaningful alt text, and screen reader compatibility.
  • We routinely evaluate and update our site to improve accessibility and user experience.

Need Assistance? If you are using assistive technology (such as a screen reader or Braille display) and experience difficulty accessing any content on our website, please let us know:

  • Email: info@CommonwealthRC.org
  • Phone: (434) 392-6104
  • Mail: Commonwealth Regional Council, 200 Heartland Rd, Keysville, VA 23947

Please include the nature of your accessibility issue, the preferred format in which to receive the material, the web address of the requested content, and your contact information.

Browser Accessibility Information Major browsers include built-in accessibility tools. Learn more:

Recommended Assistive Technology We support use of the latest assistive technologies, including:

PDF and Document Accessibility Some documents on our website may be in PDF format. We recommend Adobe Reader for viewing:

Accessibility Widget Powered by accessiBe To further enhance user accessibility, our site utilizes the accessiBe accessibility widget. This tool enables users to:

  • Adjust contrast, font size, spacing, and alignment
  • Navigate using keyboard shortcuts
  • Activate screen reader modes
  • Enable seizure-safe and vision-impaired profiles

The widget is available via the accessibility icon located in the lower corner of every page. It offers an immediate, user-friendly way to tailor the website to your needs.

For more information on accessiBe, visit: https://accessibe.com

Feedback and Suggestions We welcome your feedback. If you have suggestions to help us improve accessibility on our site, please reach out via our contact information above.

This statement was last updated in June 2025.