Website Accessibility

The East Orange Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs is firmly committed to ensuring the accessibility of our website for all individuals, including those with disabilities.

We base our website accessibility standards on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, Level AA success criteria.  In addition, we actively work to maintain, assess, and improve the usability and accessibility of our website through the engagement of experts and regular testing of our digital accessibility.

Key Accessibility Features:
In accordance with WCAG 2.1 AA Level Compliance, we have implemented the following accessibility features on our website to ensure a more inclusive user experience:

  • Semantic HTML: We have structured the website content logically with informative headings, labels, and ARIA attributes to facilitate easy comprehension by screen readers and assistive technologies.
  • Alternative Text: We have added descriptive alternative text for all images and non-text content to enable accessibility with screen readers and assistive technologies.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be efficiently navigated using a keyboard or voice recognition, eliminating the need for a mouse.
  • Readable Text: We use legible fonts, readable text sizes, and appropriate color contrasts to ensure content is easily readable
  • Consistent Layout: Our website maintains a consistent and predictable layout to simplify navigation
  • Accessible Forms: Online forms on our website are designed with accessibility in mind, including clear field labels and error notifications.
  • Resizable Text: Users can adjust text size according to their preferences using a browser, phone, or assistive technology settings.
  • Streamlined Interface: We have optimized our web pages by consolidating sections, removing redundant content, and prioritizing concise, user-friendly content for an improved user experience.

Known Limitations
While we strive to make our website as accessible as possible, there are some limitations:
1. Some older PDF documents on our website may not be accessible. We are working to make these documents accessible, but this may take some time.
2. Our website may contain third-party widgets and links whose accessibility we don’t manage. Committed to an accessible web experience, we encourage you to contact us with any accessibility challenges.

Web Accessibility Compliance:
Please be aware that WCAG 2.1 AA Guidelines are evolving, and our efforts to comply with these guidelines are ongoing. This accessibility statement will undergo periodic review and updates as needed. We are fully committed to adhering to all applicable laws and regulations concerning website accessibility.

For inquiries, accessibility assistance, or specific accommodations, contact us at [email protected] or 973-414-4141.