Last Updated: February 10, 2026
Black Hawk County is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We believe that access to government services and information should be available to everyone, regardless of disability status. We are continually working to improve the user experience for all residents and visitors to our digital platforms.
To support this commitment, we have partnered with Accessiblü, an independent team of accessibility experts. Through Accessiblü’s Managed Accessibility Ops approach, we are conducting comprehensive evaluations and implementing systematic improvements to ensure our digital presence serves all members of our community effectively.
Black Hawk County is working to conform to Level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.
As a government entity, we also work to ensure compliance with:
Black Hawk County's website is currently being evaluated for conformance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. We are working systematically through our digital properties to identify and address accessibility barriers. As we complete our comprehensive assessment, we will update this statement to reflect our current conformance status and any known limitations.
We are assessing the accessibility of Black Hawk County's digital properties using a comprehensive approach that includes:
Our assessment follows WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria and incorporates best practices for government accessibility requirements.
Black Hawk County's website is designed to be compatible with:
Digital accessibility is not a one-time project but an ongoing commitment. Black Hawk County has established a systematic approach to accessibility that includes:
Some areas of our website may contain content or applications from third-party providers. While we work to ensure these components meet accessibility standards, they may present accessibility challenges that are outside our direct control. We are committed to working with our vendors and partners to address these issues and provide alternative access methods where needed.
Black Hawk County's website contains PDF documents that provide important government information and services. We are working to ensure these documents meet accessibility standards. For the most accessible experience when viewing PDF documents:
If you encounter accessibility issues with any PDF document on our website, please contact us using the information provided below, and we will work to provide the information in an accessible alternative format.
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of Black Hawk County's digital services. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
We are committed to addressing your feedback promptly and will respond within two business days. When reporting accessibility issues, please provide as much detail as possible, including:
This accessibility statement reflects Black Hawk County's commitment to digital accessibility and our ongoing efforts to comply with:
For more information about web accessibility and digital inclusion:
This accessibility statement was approved by Black Hawk County Supervisors on February 10, 2026. It will be reviewed and updated regularly as our accessibility program progresses and as significant changes are made to our digital properties.
