Accessibility
Our Commitment
Mesa County Valley School District 51 is committed to creating inclusive, welcoming, and accessible environments for all individuals in our community. We believe everyone should have equal access to our digital content, resources, programs, and services, regardless of ability.Our efforts are guided by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and the legal requirements outlined in Colorado House Bills 21-1110 and 24-1454.
Digital Accessibility Plan
To demonstrate our commitment, District 51 is implementing a phased Digital Accessibility Improvement Plan. This includes:
- Auditing digital content
- Providing accessibility training to staff
- Remediating documents
- Evaluating third-party tools and resources
This plan is updated regularly to reflect our ongoing progress and is available upon request. For questions on this plan, please email accessibility@d51schools.org.
Continuous Improvement
Accessibility is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to continuous improvement. Your feedback is essential as we work toward full digital accessibility compliance.
Requesting Accommodations
We are committed to making reasonable accommodations and modifications to ensure equal participation in our services and activities. If you need auxiliary aids or alternative formats, we encourage requests to be made at least five business days in advance. Requests made with less notice will be honored to the extent possible.
To request an accommodation:
Reporting Accessibility Issues
If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or within our digital content, please let us know. We aim to respond within five business days and address most issues within 15 business days.
You can reach us through any of the following methods:
- Email: accessibility@d51schools.org
- Phone: 970-254-7525 Ext. 11930
- Mail: Mesa County Valley School District 51
2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501