Our Commitment to Digital Accessibility
The Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association, in alignment with the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
We are actively working and improving to align our web presence with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards to ensure our programming, community resources, and horticultural education are accessible to everyone.
Measures to Support Accessibility
To maintain a high standard of digital accessibility, we employ the following strategies:
Simplified Architecture
We intentionally maintain a minimalist web presence, focusing on essential organizational information and core local event schedules to minimize technical barriers.
Semantic Code and Spacing
Our design utilizes maximum color contrast (black text on a pure white background), explicit heading structures, and touch-target spacing optimized for mobile and assistive technology users.
Direct Extension Integration
For deep technical horticultural data and publications, we actively link directly to the centralized, university-managed infrastructure of Virginia Tech, ensuring our users have access to fully compliant enterprise materials.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website.
If you encounter any digital barriers, accessibility issues, or need help accessing any information on this site, please contact us directly:
Email: nsvmganews@gmail.com
Address: Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601
Phone: (540) 665-5699
We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within two to three days and will work to provide the necessary information in an alternative format if required.