Village of Melrose Accessibility Statement
Updated: April 2026
General The Village of Melrose strives to ensure that its digital services are accessible to everyone. We have invested significant resources into optimizing Melrosewi.gov to ensure it is easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, following the principle that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, and independence.
Compliance Standard We strive to maintain compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) at the AA level. Our approach prioritizes native code optimization and clean semantic structure, ensuring that the website is inherently compatible with screen readers and assistive technologies rather than relying solely on third-party overlays.
Accessibility Features
- Keyboard Navigation: The site is fully navigable via keyboard.
- Semantic Structure: Headings and elements follow a strict, sequentially-descending order to provide clear context for assistive tools.
- UserWay Integration: We provide the UserWay Accessibility Widget as a supplementary tool for users who require customized contrast, font adjustments, or cursor modifications.
Enabling the Accessibility Menu The accessibility menu can be enabled by pressing the Tab key when the page first loads or by clicking the accessibility icon in the corner of the screen.
Legacy Content While we strive for full compliance across all pages, some older archived documents or legacy third-party tools may not yet meet the latest accessibility standards. The Village is committed to providing an accessible alternative for any such content upon request.
Contact Us If you wish to report an accessibility issue, have any questions, or need assistance, please contact the Village of Melrose:
- Email: clerk@melrosewi.gov
- Phone: 608.488.3191
- In-Person: 112 N Washington St, Melrose, WI 54642