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Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: October 24, 2025

Website: https://www.HockingHillsChamber.com

Organization: Hocking Hills Chamber of Commerce

 

 

Commitment to Accessibility

 

The Hocking Hills Chamber of Commerce (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We believe every visitor should be able to easily access information about our Chamber, members, events, and community resources regardless of technology or ability.

 

We continually strive to improve the user experience for everyone by applying the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which provide standards for designing accessible digital content.

 

 

Accessibility Features

 

Our efforts include:

 

  • Using clear, structured HTML markup for better screen reader compatibility

  • Providing alt text for images whenever possible

  • Ensuring sufficient color contrast for readability

  • Maintaining keyboard navigability across menus and forms

  • Using descriptive link text for context clarity

  • Making forms and buttons accessible through assistive technology

 

We regularly review our site for accessibility and welcome feedback to help us improve.

 

 

Ongoing Efforts

 

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We partner with our web team and accessibility specialists to review and update content, improve usability, and ensure compliance as technology and standards evolve.

 

 

Third-Party Content

 

Our website may include links to third-party websites, such as member businesses, event partners, or sponsors. While we aim to ensure accessibility on our site, we cannot guarantee that third-party sites adhere to the same standards.

 

 

Known Limitations

 

While we aim for full compliance, some areas may not yet meet every standard. We are actively working to resolve any identified accessibility issues promptly.

 

If you encounter any barriers while using our website, please contact us — we value your feedback and will work to provide the information you need in an alternative format.

 

 

Contact Us

 

If you experience difficulty accessing content on HockingHillsChamber.com, need information in a different format, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact:

 

Bobby Smathers, President & CEO:

bobby@hockinghillschamber.com

Sharon Grossman, Administrative Assistant:

sharon@hockinghillschamber.com

 

 

Accessibility Goal

 

Our goal is to make the Hocking Hills Chamber of Commerce website a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible digital space for everyone who lives, works, and visits in our community.

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