Town of Mancos Technology Accessibility Statement
The Town of Mancos is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all of our residents.
Our ongoing accessibility effort works towards being in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. These guidelines not only help make technology accessible to users with sensory, cognitive and mobility disabilities, but ultimately to all users, regardless of ability.
We welcome comments on how to improve our technology’s accessibility for users with disabilities and for requests for accommodations to any Town of Mancos services. To request an accomidation, please fill out the form below.
For Teletypewriter (TTY) users, Relay Service for the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or those with a speech disability, please dial 711, or call the dedicated Relay Colorado’s voice toll-free number, 800-659-3656, and then provide our phone number (970-382-6210) to complete the relay call.
For Teletypewriter (TTY) users, Relay Service for the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or those with a speech disability, please dial 711, or call the dedicated Relay Colorado’s voice toll-free number, 800-659-3656, and then provide our phone number (970-382-6210) to complete the relay call.
Feedback and support
We welcome your feedback about the accessibility of our online services. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers. The Town of Mancos is committed to responding within 2 business days.
Phone: 970.533.7725
E-mail: info@mancoscolorado.com
Additionally, the Town of Mancos is partnered with Southwest Center for Independence (SWCI) to provide immediate support to individuals with disabilities who are unable to access information and/or navigate services through the Town of Mancos online platforms. To utilize this service, please contact Southwest Center for Independence at 970-259-1672 or email them at support@swilc.org to request support from SWCI. Reports or requests can always be made in person at the Mancos Town Hall at 117 North Main, Mancos CO 81301 as well.
Additionally, the Town of Mancos is partnered with Southwest Center for Independence (SWCI) to provide immediate support to individuals with disabilities who are unable to access information and/or navigate services through the Town of Mancos online platforms. To utilize this service, please contact Southwest Center for Independence at 970-259-1672 or email them at support@swilc.org to request support from SWCI. Reports or requests can always be made in person at the Mancos Town Hall at 117 North Main, Mancos CO 81301 as well.
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This Accessibility Conformance Statement was last updated on: 12/12/2024
Overview of Colorado Laws for Persons with Disabilities (HB21-1110)
On June 30, 2021, the HB21-1110 Act was signed. This act added language to strengthen the current Colorado law for protection against discrimination against persons with disabilities. This specifically relates to accessibility with government information technology. The added provisions include:
- Prohibiting a person with a disability from being excluded from participating in or being denied the benefits of services, programs, or activities of a public entity or a state agency
- Clarifying that such prohibition includes the failure of a public entity or state agency to develop an accessibility plan and fully comply, on or before July 1, 2024, with accessibility guidelines established by the office of information technology (OIT)
- Any Colorado agency with the authority to promulgate rules shall not promulgate a rule that provides less protection than that provided by the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990"
Accessibility Compliance Liability Grace Period
House Bill 24-1454 provides a grace period until July 1, 2025, during which government entities can continue efforts to achieve compliance without facing liability, as long as they demonstrate a good faith effort. Compliance involves providing reasonable accommodations, publishing a technology accessibility statement, and showing progress in removing accessibility barriers through annual updates, prioritization strategies, and testing policies.