Accessibility Statement

The Township of Maplewood is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all residents, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone and are actively working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website.

We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and are actively working to improve accessibility.

Our Ongoing Efforts

The Township continues to take steps to improve accessibility across its digital services. These efforts include:

• Using accessible design standards and website templates
• Structuring content with clear headings and consistent navigation
• Providing alternative text for images where appropriate
• Maintaining sufficient color contrast for readability
• Supporting keyboard navigation
• Reviewing and updating content on an ongoing basis

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following features to support accessibility:

• Compatibility with common web browsers and assistive technologies
• Logical page structure and heading hierarchy
• Text that can be resized using browser settings
• Descriptive links and labels where possible

Known Limitations

While we strive to ensure full accessibility, some content may not yet fully meet accessibility standards. For example:

• Some older PDF documents and forms may not be fully accessible
• Certain third-party content or links may not be fully compliant
• Archived materials may not be updated for accessibility

The Township is actively working to address these issues and improve access to all content.

Need Assistance or Have Feedback?

If you have difficulty accessing content on this website, or need information in an accessible format, please contact us at Maplewoodnj.gov/Feedback. We will work to provide the information in an accessible format.

Commitment to Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. The Township of Maplewood will continue to evaluate and enhance the accessibility of its website to better serve all residents.