Website accessibility

Accessibility Statement

Audrain Developmental Disability Services (ADDS) — www.audraindevelopmental.org

Last Updated: March 20, 2026


Our Commitment

Audrain Developmental Disability Services (ADDS) is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Accessibility is not just a legal obligation for us — it is a mission commitment. We provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities, and our website must be usable by everyone in our community, including those who rely on assistive technology. We are actively working to improve the accessibility of www.audraindevelopmental.org in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.


Current Status

An automated accessibility audit of our website was completed on March 20, 2026, by 54 Design Group, LLC. This audit identified several accessibility issues, including:


  • Navigation links on multiple pages — including the home page — that have no text or accessible label, making them unidentifiable to screen reader users and keyboard-only users
  • A button on the Contact page has no accessible label
  • An image on the About ADDS page may be missing a meaningful description
  • Text that visually functions as a heading on the Contact and Employment pages, but is not coded as a heading, preventing screen reader users from navigating by headings
  • An ARIA attribute was applied incorrectly on the Policies & Reports page


We have prioritized these findings and are committed to addressing all automated audit findings by May 19, 2026.


Remediation Plan

Our remediation is being completed in three phases:


  • Phase 1 — Automated findings remediated by: May 19, 2026
  • Phase 2 — Manual testing (keyboard navigation, screen reader, color contrast) completed by: April 19, 2026
  • Phase 3 — Manual testing findings remediated by: June 18, 2026


This Accessibility Statement will be updated with the results of manual testing upon completion of Phase 2 on April 19, 2026.


Known Limitations

The current audit covers only automated testing. Three findings in this report were flagged by AI-assisted detection rules and require manual human verification before remediation. We are completing that verification before making any changes to ensure we apply the correct fix to each issue.


Manual Testing

The current audit covers only automated testing. Manual testing — including keyboard navigation, NVDA screen reader testing, and color contrast verification — will be completed by April 19, 2026. Findings from manual testing will be added to this statement at that time.


Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of our website, or if you have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:


Audrain Developmental Disability Services

222 E. Jackson Street

Mexico, MO 65265

Phone: 573-581-8210


We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.


Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division or the U.S. Access Board for further assistance. Organizations receiving federal funding may also have obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.


Statement Update Schedule

This Accessibility Statement will be reviewed and updated:


•      Upon completion of manual testing (target: April 19, 2026)

•      Whenever significant changes are made to the website

•      At a minimum, annually


This statement was prepared by 54 Design Group, LLC. Audit date: March 20, 2026.


A Note on Ongoing Accessibility

Web accessibility is an ongoing commitment, not a one-time achievement. Websites change continuously — new content is added, platforms are updated, and third-party tools evolve. What matters is that accessibility is treated as a sustained priority: remediating known issues promptly, building accessible practices into everyday content work, and responding openly to feedback from users with disabilities. As an organization whose mission centers on people with disabilities, ADDS is committed to holding our website to that standard.