Our Commitment
Dakota Center for Independent Living is committed to making our website accessible to everyone — including people with disabilities. We believe that access to information is a right, not a privilege, and we work to ensure that this site reflects that belief.
Our Standard
We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA — the widely recognized standard for web accessibility. These guidelines help ensure that content is:
- Perceivable — Information is presented in ways people can see, hear, or otherwise sense
- Operable — Navigation and interactive elements work for people using keyboards, screen readers, or other assistive technologies
- Understandable — Content is written in plain language and behaves in predictable ways
- Robust — Content is compatible with current and future assistive technologies
What We’ve Done
As part of our recent website updates, we took a number of steps to improve accessibility across the site:
- Reviewed and updated color contrast ratios to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
- Ensured all navigation elements are keyboard accessible
- Added descriptive alt text to images throughout the site
- Used clear, consistent heading structures to support screen reader navigation
- Ensured form elements are properly labeled
- Adopted a modern, flexible layout system that supports text resizing without loss of content or functionality
Known Limitations
We’re continually working to improve. There may be some older content or third-party embedded elements (such as videos or external forms) that don’t yet fully meet our accessibility standards. We’re committed to addressing these as we identify them.
Feedback & Assistance
We want to hear from you. If you encounter any barriers while using our site, or if you need information in an alternative format, please contact us — we’ll do our best to help.
Email: dcil@dakotacil.org Phone: (701) 222-3636 TTY: 1-800-489-5013
You can also use our Contact Us page to reach our team.
We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 2 business days.
Additional Resources
If you’d like to learn more about web accessibility, the following resources may be helpful: