Web Accessibility Statement

WHAT ARE WE DOING?

To help ensure this website is a positive place for everyone, we utilize the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to ensure web content is more accessible for people with disabilities and user friendly for everyone.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Raleigh County Schools monitors this website regularly to maintain WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, but if you find any problems, please let us know. You may email us at webmaster@raleighcountyschools.org. A member of the RCS Accessibility Team will reply to your message to begin troubleshooting your issue and work towards a solution as soon as possible.

Changes to the ADA Title II Rule on Web Content and Mobile App Accessibility

(information from ADA.gov website)
https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-03-08-web-rule/

On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the Department of Justice’s (Department) final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The final rule has specific requirements about how to ensure that web content and mobile applications (apps) are accessible to people with disabilities.

On April 20, 2026, the Federal Register published the Department’s Interim Final Rule (IFR) extending the compliance date for State and local government entities with a total population of 50,000 or more to April 26, 2027.