Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

This Nebraska Personal Property website 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.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 (opens in new window) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

This Nebraska Personal Property web application is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

Semantic HTML5 structure with proper landmarks (header, navigation, main, footer)
Skip navigation link to bypass repetitive content
Keyboard navigation support throughout the application
Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements
Alternative text for images and charts
Proper heading hierarchy for screen reader navigation
ARIA labels and descriptions for enhanced screen reader support
Form labels and error messages accessible to assistive technology
Color contrast ratios meeting WCAG AA standards
Responsive design that works with screen magnification

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

Charts and Graphs: While we provide text descriptions for charts, some complex visualizations may require additional explanation. We are working on providing data tables as alternatives.
PDF Documents: Some downloadable forms are provided as PDFs. We are working to ensure all PDFs are accessible or provide HTML alternatives.
Third-party Content: Some linked external resources may not meet the same accessibility standards as our site.

Compatible Browsers and Assistive Technology

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

JAWS screen reader with Chrome, Firefox, or Edge (latest versions)
NVDA screen reader with Chrome, Firefox, or Edge (latest versions)
VoiceOver with Safari on macOS and iOS
TalkBack with Chrome on Android
Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software
ZoomText screen magnification software

The website is also compatible with:

Google Chrome (latest version)
Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
Microsoft Edge (latest version)
Safari (latest version)

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this Nebraska Personal Property application. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Email: support@cntyassessor.com
Contact Form: Contact Us

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this Nebraska Personal Property application relies on the following technologies:

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
Bootstrap 3.x framework

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

Assessment and Testing

The accessibility of this website has been assessed using the following methods:

Self-evaluation: Internal review by the development team
Automated testing: axe DevTools, WAVE, and Lighthouse
Manual testing: Keyboard navigation and screen reader testing
User testing: Feedback from users with disabilities

Last reviewed: March 2026

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement and regularly review and update our accessibility practices. This includes:

Regular accessibility audits and testing
Ongoing staff training on accessibility best practices
Incorporating accessibility into our development workflow
Gathering and responding to user feedback
Staying current with WCAG guidelines and best practices

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility, please visit: