Accessibility

Phone: (719) 391-3000
Email: info@wsd3.org
Report a Web Accessibility Issue

Widefield School District 3 (WSD3) is continuously monitoring and working on meeting  accessibility standards so that you'll have a positive digital experience. We want you to easily find our information and understand it.  

Efforts Toward Goal

• WSD3 uses a website audit tool called Acquia which checks our webpages for accessibility and content quality
• WSD3 provides quarterly accessibility and content creation training to website managers
• WSD3 provides annual accessibility training for all staff who use digital communication 
• WSD3 screens digital resources for compliance
• WSD3 transitioned to a new system that audits, screens and manages software solutions

Let Us Know What You Think

WSD3 wants to hear from you. If you are unable to access content on any District or school websites, have questions about the accessibility of content, and/or would like to report barriers to accessing WSD3 websites, need information in another format, or have any suggestions, please fill out the Report a Web Accessibility Issue form.  You may also call Central Administration at 719-391-3000 or email info@wsd3.org. 

Commitment

WSD3 is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans.

Our ongoing accessibility effort works towards being in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. These guidelines help make technology accessible not only to users with sensory, cognitive and mobility disabilities, but ultimately to all users, regardless of ability.

Our efforts are just part of a meaningful change in making all State of Colorado services inclusive and accessible. We welcome comments on how to improve our technology’s accessibility for users with disabilities and for requests for accommodations to any of our services.

How We Are Implementing Accessibility

Website Testing and Remediation

• We conduct automated testing of all webpages for accessibility and quality assurance. 
• We contract with third-party manual testers to provide manual accessibility testing of our websites and applications. 
• We continue to test and remediate our digital products in an effort to provide continuous improvement of our sites and applications. 
• In addition, we make use of tools such as the Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool (WAVE), Contrast Checker by WebAIM and other automated and manual testing tools. 

Training

We provide accessibility training to all staff through required coursework, quarterly meetings on accessibility topics, and regular targeted training. An intranet page dedicated to accessibility resources is also available to staff. 

Procurement

We have developed systems and processes to ensure all digital products we procure meet established technical standards by including accessibility assurances in contracts, and validating the accessibility information we receive.

This Accessibility Statement was last updated on: 9/23/25