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Website Accessibility Statement

In accordance with NYC Local Law 12 of 2023.

Accessibility Statement

The NYC Civic Engagement Commission is committed to ensuring its digital content is accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Our digital content is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to this accessibility standard.

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We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our digital content. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility issues by using the Website Accessibility Feedback Form.

If you need assistance accessing a particular program or service, please reach out to the Benjamin Solotaire Community Board & Participatory Budgeting Advisor at +1 646-769-2213 or bsolotaire@civicengagement.nyc.gov

Assessment Approach

The NYC Civic Engagement Commission assesses the accessibility of its digital content through self-evaluation.

Date

This statement was created on [03/01/2023].

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