Accessibility Statement

The Minnesota Hoarding Task Force is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all people, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and resources, and we continually work to improve the accessibility and usability of our website.

To support accessibility, we have implemented the following on our website:

• Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy to support screen readers
• Descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images
• Sufficient color contrast ratios between text and background colors
• Keyboard navigability for all interactive elements, including menus, forms, and buttons
• Visible focus indicators so keyboard users can track their position on the page
• ARIA labels and roles on complex interface components
• Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels
• Forms with clearly associated labels and descriptive error messages
• No content that flashes more than three times per second

While we strive for full accessibility, some content on our website may not yet fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are actively working to identify and address any gaps. Known areas we are working to improve include:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers — we are working to remediate these files
• Third-party embedded content (such as Google Calendar) may have accessibility limitations outside our direct control

Our website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Browser zoom and text resizing up to 200%
• High-contrast display modes
• Voice recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any barriers to access, or if you need information in an alternative format, please contact us. We will do our best to respond promptly and provide the information or assistance you need.

If you find an accessibility issue on our site, please let us know by describing the problem, the page where you encountered it, and the assistive technology or browser you were using. Your feedback helps us improve.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division or file a complaint with the relevant state or federal agency. We are committed to working with you to resolve any accessibility issues in good faith.