Accessibility Statement

Community Action of South Mississippi (CASOMS) is committed to ensuring that all individuals, including people with disabilities, have full and equal access to our programs, services, activities, and digital content.

We believe accessibility is a fundamental right. Our goal is to remove barriers so that every person we serve can participate fully in everything CASOMS offers.

Our Standard: This website is designed and maintained to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines are the internationally recognized benchmark for web accessibility.

This statement was last updated in April 2026.

Measures We Take

CASOMS takes the following steps to ensure accessibility across our programs, services, and digital content:

Designated ADA Coordinator

Our Executive Director serves as the ADA Coordinator responsible for overseeing accessibility compliance across all CASOMS programs and services.

Accessibility Built Into Design

We incorporate accessibility requirements from the start of every project, not as an afterthought. Our website is built to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards from the ground up.

Assistive Technology Testing

We test our website with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other assistive technologies to verify that content is usable for everyone.

Staff Training

CASOMS staff receive training on accessibility best practices, including how to create accessible documents and communicate effectively with individuals who have disabilities.

Alternative Formats

We provide documents and materials in alternative formats upon request, including large print, audio, Braille, and electronic versions.

Formal Complaint Procedure

We maintain a documented process for anyone to report accessibility barriers or file a discrimination complaint. Every complaint is investigated and resolved in a timely manner.

Technical Compatibility

This website is designed to work with the assistive technologies and browsers that most people use today.

Assistive Technologies

JAWS (Windows)
NVDA (Windows)
VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)
TalkBack (Android)
Screen magnification software
Voice recognition software

Browsers

Google Chrome (current version)
Mozilla Firefox (current version)
Apple Safari (current version)
Microsoft Edge (current version)

Accessibility Features

Full keyboard navigation
Skip navigation links
Visible focus indicators
Sufficient color contrast
Resizable text up to 200%
Reduced motion support

Content Standards

Descriptive page titles
Meaningful link text
Proper heading hierarchy
Alt text on all images
Labeled form fields
ARIA landmarks where needed

Known Limitations

While we strive for full conformance, some older PDF documents may not yet meet all accessibility standards. We are working to remediate these files. If you need an accessible version of any document, please request an alternative format and we will provide it promptly.

Need Assistance?

If you need information in an alternative format or have trouble accessing any part of this website, our team is ready to help. You can also request accommodations for any CASOMS program or service.