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Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

The Shasta County Office of Education (SCOE) is committed to ensuring that all members of our community—including students, parents, employees, and the public, have equal access to information, resources, and services offered through our website. We are dedicated to making our web content accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794d) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

Standards and Guidelines

To create an inclusive and user-friendly online experience, SCOE follows accessibility standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including those with visual, hearing, cognitive, and motor impairments.

Our goal is to meet or exceed the WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria, as well as maintain compliance with Section 508 requirements applicable to public agencies and educational institutions.

How We Maintain Accessibility

SCOE has worked diligently to provide the following accessibility support measures:

  • Design and develop web content using semantic HTML and accessible templates.
  • Provide meaningful alternative text for images and non-text elements.
  • Ensure sufficient color contrast, scalable text, and clear page structure for improved readability.
  • Build forms and interactive elements that are keyboard accessible and screen reader compatible.
  • Conduct periodic accessibility testing using automated tools and manual audits.
  • Provide staff training to promote accessible content creation and document design.
  • Work with vendors and third-party partners to ensure that digital tools and services meet accessibility standards.

Ongoing Commitment and Improvement

Accessibility is a continuously evolving topic. SCOE regularly reviews and updates our website and online resources to address any accessibility issues. We are committed to stay current with evolving best practices and technology. If accessibility barriers are identified, we strive to correct them promptly. Our commitment to improvement reflects our broader goal of ensuring equitable access for all users.

Compatibility and Supported Technologies

The SCOE website is designed to work with:

  • The latest versions of major browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
  • Common assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, and Voice-Over.
  • Alternative input methods, such as keyboard-only navigation and voice recognition software.

Older browsers or unsupported devices may not fully support all accessibility features, so we recommend using current software for the best experience.

Third-Party Content and Linked Sites

Our website may include links to third-party websites, documents, or applications that are not under our control. While we encourage these external sites to follow accessibility best practices, we cannot guarantee their compliance. If you encounter accessibility barriers on a linked third-party site, please let us know. We will do our best to provide the information in an alternative format or assist you in accessing it.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the SCOE website. If you experience any difficulty accessing information, encounter an accessibility issue, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: info@shastacoe.org
Phone: (530) 225-0200
Mail: Shasta County Office of Education
1644 Magnolia Ave.
Redding, CA 96001

We will acknowledge receipt of accessibility concerns within 2–5 business days and work to resolve issues promptly.

Formal Compliance Statement

The Shasta County Office of Education strives to meet the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines. Compliance is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continual improvement to ensure that our website remains accessible and inclusive for all users.

Last Updated

This Accessibility Statement was last reviewed and updated on 10/9/2025