Accessibility Statement

Battle Creek Fire Protection District Hermosa, South Dakota

Last Updated: [October 7, 2026]

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The Battle Creek Fire Protection District is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all members of the public, including individuals with disabilities.

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We are working to make the information and services provided through this website accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities and to provide an equivalent opportunity to access information about the District, its Board of Directors, fire protection services, emergency services, public notices, and other District activities.

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Our Accessibility Goal

The District is working toward conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, as applicable to the District's website.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA provides internationally recognized recommendations for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including individuals who use screen readers, keyboard navigation, magnification software, voice-control technology, and other assistive technologies.

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Accessibility Features and Practices

As the website is developed and maintained, the District will work to incorporate accessibility practices including, as appropriate:

• Providing meaningful alternative text for informative images;

• Using clear and descriptive headings;

• Maintaining logical page structure and navigation;

• Providing sufficient color contrast;

• Supporting keyboard navigation;

• Using descriptive link text;

• Providing captions or transcripts for applicable video and audio content;

• Making documents posted to the website accessible when practicable;

• Avoiding unnecessary flashing or motion;

• Providing accessible forms and interactive features; and

• Reviewing the website periodically for potential accessibility barriers.

 

The District uses the Wix website platform. Wix provides accessibility tools and features that can assist website owners in improving accessibility; however, the accessibility of a website also depends upon the content, documents, images, links, applications, and other materials added and maintained by the website owner.

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Third-Party Content and Websites

This website may contain links to websites, applications, documents, maps, videos, social-media pages, or other resources operated by third parties.

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The District does not control the accessibility of third-party websites or services. When possible, the District will seek to provide accessible alternatives or an alternative method of obtaining important information when an accessibility barrier is identified.

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Accessibility Assistance

If you experience difficulty accessing any information or functionality on this website because of a disability, please contact the Battle Creek Fire Protection District.

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When contacting us, please describe:

• The webpage or information you were attempting to access;

• The nature of the accessibility difficulty; and

• The type of assistance or alternative format you need, if known.

 

The District will make reasonable efforts to provide the requested information or an effective alternative means of communication.

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Contact Information

Accessibility concerns, requests, and suggestions may be directed to:

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Battle Creek Fire Protection District PO Box 242 Hermosa, SD 57744-0242

Phone: 605-255-4747 Email: battlecreekfire@gmail.com

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We welcome feedback that can help us identify and correct accessibility barriers.

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Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process. The District will continue to review and improve the website as technology, accessibility standards, and the District's website content change.

The District's goal is to provide members of the public with equal access to information and services regardless of disability.

Last Updated: [Insert DateOctober 7, 2026]