Website Accessibility Statement for Lewis County Fire District 5
Last Updated: 6/12/2025
Lewis County Fire District 5 is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Our Commitment
We believe that everyone has the right to access information and services online, and we are dedicated to making our website a welcoming and accessible place for all visitors. We strive to provide an inclusive experience for individuals with visual, hearing, motor, and cognitive impairments.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
Our goal is for the Lewis County Fire District 5 website to conform with WCAG 2.1 level AA. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website to meet this standard.
Measures Taken
To ensure accessibility, we have taken the following measures:
- Design: We have incorporated accessibility into our design and content creation processes.
- Technology: We utilize tools and technologies intended to improve accessibility.
- Testing: We periodically review our website to identify and address accessibility issues. This includes both automated and manual testing.
- Content: We strive to provide text alternatives for non-text content, create content that can be presented in different ways, and make our website easy to navigate.
Feedback & Assistance
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Lewis County Fire District 5 website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, or if you need assistance accessing any part of our site, please let us know:
- Phone: 1 (360) 262-3320
- Email: admin@napavinefire.com
- Mailing Address: Lewis County Fire District 5 P.O. Box 259 Napavine, WA 98565
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of our website, there may be some limitations. For example, some older documents in PDF format may not be fully accessible to screen readers, and content from third-party websites that we link to may not be fully accessible. We are working to address these limitations by converting key documents to accessible formats.
Enforcement Procedure
If you are unsatisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you have the right to file a complaint. Information about filing a formal grievance with the appropriate state or federal agency can be found at the Washington State Office of the Attorney General’s website or the U.S. Department of Justice’s ADA website.