Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to making this website usable by everyone

The City of Newburgh is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

Our Accessibility Goals

Just as we are working to build an inclusive playground where children of all abilities can play together, we strive to make this website inclusive and accessible to all visitors. We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

Accessibility Features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

Visual

• High color contrast ratios
• Resizable text without loss of functionality
• Alt text for images
• Clear visual focus indicators

Motor

• Full keyboard navigation
• Skip to main content link
• Large click/tap targets
• No time-sensitive interactions

Auditory

• No audio auto-play
• Visual alternatives to audio cues
• Text-based content

Cognitive

• Clear, simple language
• Consistent navigation
• Logical content structure
• Progress indicators on forms

Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with:

Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
Screen magnification software
Speech recognition software
Keyboard-only navigation
Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
Mobile devices and tablets

Known Limitations

We are actively working to improve accessibility. Current known limitations include:

Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
Third-party content (embedded maps, social media) may have varying accessibility
Some complex interactive elements may have limited screen reader support

We are working to address these issues and welcome feedback to help prioritize improvements.

Alternative Formats

If you need information from this website in an alternative format, we're happy to help. We can provide:

Large print versions of documents
Information in plain text format
Assistance completing surveys by phone
Spanish language support

Feedback & Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of NewburghPlaygrounds.org. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know.

Contact Us for Accessibility Help

newburghplays@cityofnewburgh.gov

Phone

(845) 569-7300

City Hall - Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

When contacting us, please include the web address (URL) of the page you're having trouble with, a description of the issue, and your preferred method of contact.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of this website. We regularly review our site against accessibility standards and make updates as needed. This statement was last reviewed in January 2026.