Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement for dovertownlibrary.org

This is an accessibility statement from Dover Town Library.

Measures to support accessibility

Dover Town Library takes the following measures to support accessibility on
dovertownlibrary.org:

• Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.
• Review website templates, components, forms, navigation, and content as part of ongoing accessibility maintenance.
• Remediate identified accessibility issues through template, content, and component updates where appropriate.
• Review images and other non-text content for appropriate text alternatives.
• Review forms and interactive controls for accessible names, labels, instructions, and keyboard operation.
• Perform automated and manual accessibility testing after remediation work.

Conformance status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. WCAG defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

dovertownlibrary.org is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of dovertownlibrary.org. Please let us know if you encounter an accessibility barrier on the website.

• Phone: 508-785-8113
• Visitor address: 56 Dedham Street, Dover, MA 02030
• Contact page: https://dovertownlibrary.org/about/staff-contacts/

When reporting an accessibility issue, please include the page URL, a description of the issue, and the assistive technology, browser, or device used, if applicable.

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology

dovertownlibrary.org is designed to be compatible with current versions of major web browsers and assistive technologies that support current HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WAI-ARIA standards.

The website is not expected to fully support browsers, operating systems, or assistive technologies that are no longer maintained by their vendors or that do not support current HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WAI-ARIA standards.

Technical specifications

Accessibility of dovertownlibrary.org relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Limitations and alternatives

Despite our efforts to support accessibility on dovertownlibrary.org, some limitations may remain. Known limitations are listed below. Please contact
us if you encounter an accessibility issue not listed here.

1. Legacy images, non-text content, and editor-managed media: Some legacy images or other non-text content may not have an appropriate text alternative, or the available alternative text may not fully communicate the purpose or content of the image.The website includes content added through templates, reusable components, content editors, and third-party tools. In some cases,
   alternative text may be missing, duplicated, incomplete, or generated without sufficient context.

   We review images and other non-text content as part of ongoing accessibility maintenance. When an issue is identified, we add or correct alternative text, mark decorative images appropriately, or revise the source template or component where possible.

   If an image or other visual resource is not adequately described, please contact us with the page URL and a description of the content. We will help provide the information in an accessible format and prioritize review of the reported page.

2. Forms, buttons, links, and interactive controls: Some forms or interactive elements may not consistently provide complete labels, instructions, accessible names, status messages, or keyboard behavior in every page and component variation.Some form fields, buttons, and links are produced through WordPress templates, plugins, reusable content blocks, or third-party integrations. In some cases, this generated markup may include empty labels, unnamed controls, empty links, unclear link text, or relationships that are not fully communicated to assistive technologies.

   We review form labels, control names, link purpose, focus behavior, keyboard operation, and generated markup as part of ongoing accessibility maintenance. When issues are identified, we repair the source template or content where possible and apply safe sitewide remediation when appropriate.

   If a form, button, link, or other control is unclear or difficult to use, please contact us with the page URL and the control or section involved. We can provide assistance or the requested information directly and prioritize correction of the issue.

3. Heading structure and generated page content: Some legacy pages or generated content blocks may contain empty headings, skipped heading levels, or heading markup that does not fully represent the visual and logical organization of the page.

   These conditions may occur when headings are created through legacy page layouts, reusable components, content-editor formatting, or generated template output.

   We review page headings and content structure as part of ongoing accessibility maintenance. Empty headings are removed or corrected, and heading levels are revised where appropriate to provide a more understandable document structure.

   If a page is difficult to navigate or understand because of its structure, please contact us with the page URL and a description of the issue. We will help provide the information in an accessible format and prioritize review of the reported page.

4. Third-party services and embedded content: Some pages may include services, documents, catalogs, calendars, media, widgets, or other content provided by third parties. These resources may not provide the same level of accessibility as content directly controlled by Dover Town Library.

   Dover Town Library may not be able to directly modify the source code, interface, or accessibility behavior of third-party services. We review available configurations and report accessibility issues to the relevant provider when appropriate.

   If a third-party service or embedded resource is inaccessible, please contact us with the page URL and a description of the information or service you were attempting to access. We will make a reasonable effort to provide assistance or an accessible alternative.

Assessment approach

Dover Town Library assessed the accessibility of dovertownlibrary.org through self-evaluation and ongoing accessibility maintenance.

The website is reviewed through an accessibility maintenance process that includes automated accessibility testing, manual review of identified issues, keyboard testing, inspection of accessible names and page structure, and remediation through template, content, form, and component updates where appropriate.

Formal complaints

If you encounter an accessibility barrier on dovertownlibrary.org, please contact Dover Town Library with the page URL and a description of the issue. Dover Town Library will review accessibility reports and, when appropriate, coordinate with its website support team to provide the requested information in an accessible format and address the reported issue.

Formal approval of this accessibility statement

This accessibility statement is approved by Dover Town Library.

Function: Website owner and accessibility statement approver.

Date

This statement was created on 6 August 2026 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.