This organization is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all users regardless of ability. We recognize the importance and are continually working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website.

Our website should be in compliance with Section 504 and Title II of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 504 requires equal access and communication of electronic information and data so that it is accessible to everyone. The district is utilizing the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 - 2.1 A, AA to meet the requirements of Section 504.

Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user friendly for all people.

Alternative Access
If you require assistance accessing digital content or need information in an alternative format, please get in touch with us using the information provided below. Region 14 ESC will provide reasonable accommodations and alternative access to ensure accessible participation in regional education programs and services.

External Link Disclaimer
Solely for convenience and informational purposes, the ESC website contains hyperlinks to external websites and pages containing information created by other public, governmental, nonprofit and/or commercial organizations. Hyperlinks to external websites may be created by the ESC at its sole discretion. Hyperlinks to external websites and pages may be removed or replaced at the sole discretion of the ESC, at any time and without notice. In the event that you encounter an external link reference it means you are leaving the ESC website. The ESC website provides links to external websites for informational purposes only. Links to external websites do not constitute endorsement of these sites or their contents by the ESC. Furthermore, the ESC does not control or guarantee the currency, accuracy, or completeness of information found on linked, external sites. The ESC does not guarantee that linked, external websites comply with Section 504 or Section 508 (Accessibility Requirements) of the Rehabilitation Act. When users select a link to an external website, they are subject to the privacy and security policies of the external site. The ESC cannot and does not authorize the use of any copyrighted materials published on linked, external websites. Users must request authorization from the sponsors of those external sites.

YouTube Disclaimer
Region 14 disclaims any control over, relationship with, or endorsement of views expressed by other YouTube advertisers or users.
 

Limitations and alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Region 14 ESC website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known limitations for Region 14 ESC Website:

1. Third-Party Embedded Content

• Issue: Some embedded content from third-party platforms (such as registration systems, payment processors, or social media widgets) may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

• Why it occurs: These elements are controlled by external vendors whose accessibility practices we cannot directly modify.

• What we’re doing: We actively evaluate accessibility when selecting third-party tools and regularly communicate accessibility requirements to our vendors. We are working to replace or supplement less accessible tools where alternatives exist.
• What to do: If you encounter barriers with embedded content, please contact us. We can provide alternative ways to access the same functionality, such as direct registration assistance or alternative payment methods.

2. Legacy PDF Documents

• Issue: Some older PDF documents in our resource library may not be fully accessible with screen readers or other assistive technologies.

• Why it occurs: These documents were created before our current accessibility standards were implemented.

• What we’re doing: We are systematically reviewing and remediating our document library, prioritizing frequently accessed resources and new publications. All new documents are created with accessibility requirements from the start.

• What to do: If you need an accessible version of a specific document, contact us and we will prioritize creating an accessible version or provide the content in an alternative format.

3. User-Generated Content

• Issue: Content submitted by members, presenters, or community contributors (such as presentation slides, handouts, or forum posts) may not always meet accessibility standards.

• Why it occurs: Individual contributors may not be aware of accessibility requirements or have the training to create fully accessible materials.

• What we’re doing: We provide accessibility guidelines and resources to all contributors and actively encourage accessible content creation. We review submitted materials when possible and provide feedback to help contributors improve accessibility.

• What to do: If you encounter inaccessible user-generated content, please let us know. We will work with the content creator to improve accessibility or provide you with an alternative accessible version.

4. Archived Event Recordings

• Issue: Some older recorded webinars and workshop sessions may lack captions or transcripts.

• Why it occurs: These recordings were created before our current captioning requirements were established.

• What we’re doing: We are working to retroactively add captions to our most valuable and frequently accessed archived content. All new recordings include captions from the point of creation.

• What to do: If you need captions or a transcript for a specific recording, contact us and we will prioritize adding them or provide a written summary of the content.

Reporting an Issue with Accessibility

If you have difficulty accessing any material on this site, please report the web address or where you found the issue along with a detailed description of the problems you have encountered to the contact below: