Accessibility Statement
Last updated: April 2026
Our Commitment
Sequatchie County Government is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all residents and visitors, including people with disabilities. We believe every member of our community should have equal access to the information and services we provide.
Conformance Status
This website is designed to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, the standard adopted by the U.S. Department of Justice under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act for state and local government websites.
WCAG 2.1 Level AA defines how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including:
- Visual impairments including blindness, low vision, and color blindness
- Hearing impairments including deafness and hard-of-hearing
- Motor impairments that limit keyboard or pointer use
- Cognitive and learning disabilities
- Speech disabilities
- Photosensitivity
Features We Provide
To support accessibility, our website includes:
- Keyboard navigation — all interactive elements can be accessed without a mouse
- Skip-to-content link — available at the top of every page for screen reader users
- Semantic HTML and ARIA labels — headings, landmarks, and regions are properly marked for assistive technology
- Descriptive alt text — meaningful images include text descriptions
- Sufficient color contrast — text meets WCAG AA contrast ratios
- Resizable text — pages remain usable when zoomed up to 200%
- Visible focus indicators — keyboard users can always see which element is focused
- Form labels and error messages — all forms are clearly labeled and provide helpful error messaging
- Captioned videos — video content includes captions where available
- Translation support — the site can be translated into over 100 languages using the Translate option in the top navigation
Third-Party Content
Some portions of our website link to external websites or embed third-party content (including PDF documents, videos, and maps). While we strive to select accessible third-party content, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of external sites or third-party files. If you encounter an inaccessible third-party resource, please contact us using the information below and we will work to provide the information in an alternative format.
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review and improve our site using automated testing tools, manual review, and feedback from residents. Newly added content is reviewed for accessibility before publication.
Requesting an Alternative Format
If you need information from this website in a different format — such as large print, braille, audio, or an accessible electronic document — please contact our office. We will provide the information in the requested format within a reasonable timeframe and at no cost to you.
Reporting an Accessibility Barrier
If you encounter a page, feature, or document on this website that you cannot access, we want to know. Please contact us with:
- The web address (URL) of the page with the issue
- A description of the problem you experienced
- The assistive technology you were using, if applicable (for example, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Your preferred method of contact for follow-up
We will acknowledge your request within 3 business days and provide an estimated timeline for resolution.
Contact Us
Sequatchie County Government
Dunlap, Tennessee 37327
Phone: (423) 949-2515
For general inquiries and accessibility concerns, please contact the County Executive's office.
You can also use the Directory to reach a specific department directly.
Standards Referenced
This statement and our ongoing accessibility work are guided by:
- Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA