♿ Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: January 23, 2026

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Visit Atchison is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user-friendly for everyone.

Measures We Take

Visit Atchison takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
• Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices
• Provide continual accessibility training for our staff
• Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities
• Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation

• Consistent navigation throughout the website
• Skip-to-content links for keyboard users
• Descriptive page titles and headings
• Logical tab order for keyboard navigation

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds
• Resizable text without loss of functionality
• No content that flashes more than three times per second
• Alternative text for all meaningful images

Content

• Clear and simple language
• Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
• Properly structured headings and lists
• Form labels and instructions for all input fields

Technical Features

• Valid HTML and CSS code
• ARIA landmarks for screen reader navigation
• Keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements
• Responsive design for various devices and screen sizes

Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

While we strive for comprehensive accessibility, some content may have limitations:

• Third-party content: Some embedded content from third parties (such as maps or payment processors) may not fully meet accessibility standards
• PDF documents: Older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these documents
• User-generated content: Content submitted by businesses may not always meet accessibility standards

Physical Accessibility

We understand that accessibility extends beyond the digital realm. When planning your visit to Atchison:

• Many of our partner attractions offer accessible facilities
• Please contact individual venues directly for specific accessibility accommodations
• Our visitor center staff is trained to assist visitors with accessibility needs
• Service animals are welcome at most locations

Feedback

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

• Email: info@atchisonkansas.net
• Phone: (913) 367-2427
• Address: 200 S 10th St, Atchison, KS 66002

We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may escalate your complaint to:

• The U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
• Your local disability rights organization

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:

• HTML5
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS3
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

Visit Atchison assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation using automated testing tools
• Manual testing with keyboard navigation
• Testing with screen reader software
• User feedback and continuous monitoring

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our accessibility efforts or need assistance accessing any content on our website, please contact us:

Visit Atchison
Email: info@atchisonkansas.net
Phone: (913) 367-2427
Address: 200 S 10th St, Atchison, KS 66002