Accessibility Statement
Website Accessibility
YAZOO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is committed to ensuring and providing a website that is accessible to all users regardless of ability. We recognize the importance of this and are continually working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website.
We will continue to make every effort, to provide content, on our website, that will conform to the guidelines set forth by Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 - 2.1 A, AA. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for all people.
Our website is in compliance with Section 504, Section 508, and Title II of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 504 requires equal access and communication of electronic information and data so that it is accessible to everyone. The district is utilizing the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 - 2.1 A, AA to meet the requirements of Section 504.
Adobe Acrobat is often required to view and print PDF documents that appear on some pages of this website. To download this program for free, visit the Adobe website. To read PDF documents with a screen reader, please refer to the Access Adobe website, which provides useful tools and resources.
Please note that some of the pages, on the Yazoo County School District website, may contain links to third-party sites, which are not under our management and may not comply with accessibility standards. The District is not responsible for the content or accessibility of third-party sites.
What is Web Accessibility?
Web accessibility means that web, design, and content developers are creating websites and web applications without barriers to people with disabilities, in order that people with disabilities can navigate, understand, perceive, and interact with the Web. The disabilities that are addressed by web accessibility include physical, visual, auditory, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.
Report an Accessibility Issue
If you are unable to access any content or features of this website due to a disability, please contact the Yazoo County School District Technology Director, Sylvia Newman-Green via Email or (662) 746-4672 ext. _____. Describe the specific problems you are having, and we will do our best to correct the issue and/or provide the information in a better format.
You may also contact us if you have questions about the accessibility of content, or the technology used by the District, and/or you would like to report barriers to accessing any technology used by the District, including this website.