Accessibility Statement
Last Updated: May 28, 2026
The Town of Berkshire is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users. We are continuously improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our services are inclusive.
Our Commitment
Our ongoing efforts work toward conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. These guidelines are designed to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities.
Accessibility FeaturesWe have implemented the following features to improve usability:
Ongoing Improvements
We are actively working to further improve the accessibility of our site, with current focus areas including:
Feedback & Requests
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Town of Berkshire website. If you encounter any barriers or require information in an alternative format, please contact us:
4454 Water Tower Rd, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
Phone: (802) 933-2335
Email: [email protected]
To learn more about web accessibility standards, please visit WebAIM.
The Town of Berkshire is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users. We are continuously improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our services are inclusive.
Our Commitment
Our ongoing efforts work toward conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. These guidelines are designed to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities.
Accessibility FeaturesWe have implemented the following features to improve usability:
- Logical Hierarchy: We use clear headline styles in a descending order to help screen readers communicate the page structure effectively.
- Keyboard Navigation: All menus, links, and forms can be navigated using only a keyboard, ensuring users who cannot use a mouse have full access.
- Visible Focus: We provide clear visual indicators for links and buttons so users can easily track their position on a page.
- High Contrast: Our color palettes and font choices are selected to meet contrast standards, aiding readability for those with low vision.
- Alt Text: We provide descriptive text alternatives for images, allowing screen readers to describe visual content.
- Link Identification: Links within text are underlined and clearly distinct from surrounding content.
Ongoing Improvements
We are actively working to further improve the accessibility of our site, with current focus areas including:
- Optimizing the accessibility of PDF documents.
- Clearly distinguishing between internal page links and external website links.
- Refining focus indicators for specialized interface elements.
Feedback & Requests
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Town of Berkshire website. If you encounter any barriers or require information in an alternative format, please contact us:
4454 Water Tower Rd, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
Phone: (802) 933-2335
Email: [email protected]
To learn more about web accessibility standards, please visit WebAIM.