Accessibility Statement

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General 

In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Merced does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, or activities and is committed to ensuring that its digital services are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We state our commitment to this in the document Notice Under The Americans With Disabilities Act.

The City is actively working to ensure that its websites, web-based applications, and digital content conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, consistent with applicable federal regulations.

This commitment includes ongoing efforts to maintain accessibility and ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to City programs, services, and information.

 

Areas for improvement

The City of Merced continues its efforts to constantly improve the accessibility of this site and services to allow seamless, accessible and unhindered use also for those of us with disabilities.

While the City works to ensure that its website content conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, some content may not fully meet current accessibility standards. If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the City of Merced website, please contact us so that we can provide an accessible alternative in a timely manner.

 

How to send feedback on this website’s accessibility

If you are experiencing difficulty with any content on www.cityofmerced.gov or require assistance with any part of our site, please contact us during normal business hours as detailed below and we will be happy to assist. We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website.

 

Accessibility features of this website

The City of Merced provides accessibility tools and services intended to enhance the usability of its website for individuals with disabilities.

Available resources include:

  • Userway :An accessibility widget that offers user-controlled adjustments such as contrast settings, text size, spacing, keyboard navigation support, link highlighting, animation controls, cursor enhancements, and readability improvements
  • DocAccess: Document accessibility support services that allow users to request accessible versions of digital documents (such as PDFs), including formats optimized for screen readers and other assistive technologies
  • aira.io Live visual assistance services to support users in accessing online content and services

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