White Pine Republic is committed to ensuring that our digital presence—including our website, mobile applications, and online services—is accessible to all members of our community, regardless of ability or disability. We strive to provide an inclusive experience that reflects our values of respect, dignity, and unity.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This statement was last updated on Effective Date: July 27, 2025
We at White Pine Republic are dedicated to making our website accessible to all, including those with disabilities.
1. Standards and Guidelines
We aim to conform with Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II requirements for public entities. Wherever feasible, we also incorporate emerging best practices in accessible design and assistive technology support.
2. Ongoing Efforts
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Design & Development: Our site architecture, content templates, and multimedia assets are reviewed by our Digital Inclusion Team to meet keyboard navigability, semantic markup, color contrast, and alternative text standards.
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Testing & Quality Assurance: We conduct periodic audits using both automated tools (e.g., WAVE, axe-core) and manual testing by users with disabilities, including screen reader evaluations and keyboard-only navigation checks.
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Training & Awareness: All staff who create or publish content receive regular training on accessibility principles, including document creation, video captioning, and plain‑language writing.
3. Known Limitations and Workarounds
While we continually work toward full accessibility, you may encounter:
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PDF Documents: Some legacy PDF files may not be fully tagged for screen readers. We are in the process of remediating these files. In the meantime, you can request an accessible version by contacting us (below).
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Live Video & Events: Live-streamed events may not always have real-time captioning. We aim to provide captions within 24 hours post‑event and transcripts upon request.
4. Your Feedback
We welcome your input on ways to improve accessibility. If you experience any difficulty accessing content or have suggestions, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator:
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Phone: (555) 123‑7890 (voice)
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Toll‑Free: 1‑800‑WHITE‑ACCESS
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Mail: Accessibility Office, White Pine Republic Headquarters, 100 Birch Trail, White Pine Reservation, State, ZIP
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Please include the web page or service in question, a description of the issue, and your preferred method of response. We will respond within five business days.