Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Features (Site-Wide)

• —Keyboard navigation. Every page can be navigated using only a keyboard. A "Skip to main content" link is provided at the top of each page.
• —Screen reader support. All pages use semantic HTML5, proper heading hierarchy, ARIA labels, and landmark regions so screen readers can accurately describe content.
• —Text sizing. Text can be resized up to 200% using browser controls without loss of content or functionality.
• —Color contrast. All text and interactive elements meet or exceed WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
• —Alternative text. All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are hidden from screen readers.
• —Form accessibility. Every form input has an associated label, autocomplete attributes where applicable, and clear error messaging.
• —Status announcements. Dynamic content changes (such as search results and success messages) are announced to screen readers using ARIA live regions.

Spanish Language Access

This website is available in both English and Spanish. Select your preferred language using the EN / ES switcher in the top navigation bar. All public pages, including government contact information, meeting minutes, departments, privacy policy, and this accessibility statement, have been translated to ensure equal access for Spanish-speaking residents.

Si necesita esta información en español, seleccione "ES" en el menú superior o visite bentontownship.gov/es/accessibility.

Known Limitations

While we work to ensure accessibility across all pages, some older PDF documents (such as scanned meeting minutes) may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these documents and can provide alternative formats upon request.

Request Assistance or Report an Issue

If you encounter an accessibility barrier on this website, or if you need information in an alternative format (large print, audio, Spanish, etc.), please contact our office. We aim to respond to all accessibility requests within 3 business days.

Technical Specifications

This website is built using semantic HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. It is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. It is compatible with current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Automated and manual accessibility testing is performed on every deployment.