ADA Accessibility Statement (Updated June 27, 2019)

The Town of Ocean Ridge is making every effort to ensure our website is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Workforce Rehabilitation Act (508), and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA.  The Town of Ocean Ridge is committed to ensuring that all visitors and residents, including visitors and residents with disabilities, are able to access and use all of our Ocean Ridge programs, services, and activities. We recognize that many visitors and residents are increasingly using our website to access information about what we offer, and to take advantage of the website to obtain services. We also recognize that users of the website who have disabilities may use the website with the assistance of technology, including screen readers, as well as with captioning, transcripts, and the use of other auxiliary aids and services. As outlined below, we want to provide users of our website with information about what we offer, ways to inform us of any difficulties encountered, alternative ways we can offer the services, the time frame for doing so, who to contact, and information about our nondiscrimination policy and complaint process, as discussed below. 

Our website offers a wide range of information and services, and we recognize that for users with disabilities, some material on our site may pose challenges. We are interested in hearing from users with disabilities, we want to know about your experiences, and want to address the challenges you identify. 

What to Do If You Encounter A Problem Using Our Website:  
Web accessibility concerns, or any other accessibility concerns, should be brought to the attention of our Town Clerk.
Email:    kavery@oceanridgeflorida.com
Direct     Phone Number: 561-732-2635
Mail to:   Attn: Kelly Avery, Town of Ocean Ridge, 6450 North Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge, Florida 33435

Please provide the following information:
Your name:
Your phone number:
Your email address:
The date and time you encountered a problem using our website:
The web page/web address on which the problem occurred: What occurred/what were you unable to do:
Any error messages you received:
Any Reasonable Accommodation you think is appropriate:

We strive to ensure that our website will comply with WCAG 2.0 AA, but recognize that alternatives to using the website should be available in the event that a user with a disability encounters a problem using our website. Should you encounter such a problem, we urge you to contact our Town Clerk, who will provide an alternative way to obtain the information you are seeking to obtain through the website. If hearing impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Services at 7-1-1 for assistance.  In addition, should you wish to file a complaint to alert us to any problems you may be experiencing, you may also file a complaint with us to the attention of the Town Clerk.

Ongoing ADA Compliance and Website Accessibility Efforts:
We are in the process of updating our website’s accessibility, and are undertaking efforts to address the mandates of WCAG 2.0 AA. We will be establishing a schedule for enhancing accessible features of the website, and welcome your comments and insights. Please contact our Town Clerk at the above referenced contact information.  

If you have difficulty accessing the site or have any comments or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us.