Accessibility Statement
The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone, including people with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience and are continually improving the accessibility and usability of our website to comply with applicable accessibility standards.
We work to comply with the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, as recommended by the U.S. Section 508 standards and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Our Commitment
We regularly review our website content and features to ensure accessibility and usability for all visitors. This includes:
• Providing text alternatives for non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient contrast for readability.
• Designing pages that can be navigated by keyboard.
• Avoiding content that causes flashing or seizures.
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Ongoing Efforts
Be aware that due to the dynamic nature of the website, minor issues may occasionally occur as it is updated regularly. We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we welcome feedback to improve the user experience. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have difficulty accessing any part of our website, please contact us:
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Contact Information:
Rice Soil and Water Conservation District
Email: emmie.scheffler@riceswcd.org
Phone: 507-332-5408
Mailing Address: 2211 2nd Ave. NW, Suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021
Please include the web address (URL) of the page where you experienced the problem and a description of the issue. We will do our best to respond promptly and provide the information or service you need in an accessible format.
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Third-Party Content
Our website may include links to third-party websites or documents. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by external sites, we encourage those providers to offer accessible options as well.