Accessibility Statement

The-oc.net (operated by The OutSpoken Collective, LLC) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed applicable accessibility standards, including:

• Virginia Information Technology Access Act and VITA Website Standards, which require WCAG 2.0/2.1 Level AA conformance, and synchronized captions for multimedia the-oc.net+15reciteme.com+15skynettechnologies.com+15the-oc.net+8the-oc.net+8the-oc.net+8.

• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act as adopted by Virginia, ensuring keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and accessible multimedia en.wikipedia.org+2reciteme.com+2vaemergency.gov+2.

• Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, covering public-facing services and programs in Virginia henrico.gov+3skynettechnologies.com+3reciteme.com+3.

What We’ve Done

• Aligned site content with WCAG 2.1 Level AA to ensure conformance across text, images, and navigation vita.virginia.gov+10skynettechnologies.com+10henrico.gov+10.

• Implemented keyboard-only navigation and visible focus indicators.

• Provided alt text on images and logical heading structure.

• Ensured color contrast ratios meet accessibility standards.

• Added closed captions and transcripts for all audio or video content to support Deaf or hard-of-hearing users the-oc.net+11skynettechnologies.com+11henrico.gov+11.

• Chosen a legible design with responsive layout and minimal motion.

Known Limitations

Some elements—such as embedded third-party widgets or maps—may not be fully accessible. We are working with responsible vendors to address these gaps.

Ongoing Efforts

We continuously test and enhance accessibility through:

• Automated scans and manual audits

• User feedback

• Staff accessibility training

Get Involved

If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

• Accessibility Coordinator: Shaunterrice Kendrick

• Phone: 540‑220‑9764

• Email: bookings@the-oc.net

Please include the URL of the page and a description of the issue. We will respond within 3 business days and make reasonable efforts to help you access the content.

Feedback
Your feedback is essential. It helps us prioritize improvements and ensure our site works well for everyone.

Updates
This statement will be reviewed and updated at least annually, or sooner as guidelines evolve.