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ADA Compliance Plan and Accessibility Statement

Town of Cedar Lake, Indiana
Last Reviewed: February 26, 2026


Our Commitment to Accessibility

The Town of Cedar Lake is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the user experience for everyone and to apply the relevant accessibility standards to our website and digital services.

As a municipal government subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Cedar Lake is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, and activities — including our website — are accessible to individuals with disabilities.


Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. WCAG 2.1 defines three levels of conformance: Level A (minimum), Level AA (standard), and Level AAA (enhanced).

The Town of Cedar Lake website partially conforms with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Partial conformance means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We have adopted WCAG 2.1 Level AAA as our target standard and are actively working toward that goal.

Known limitations and exceptions are documented in the “Known Limitations” section of this statement.


Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the Town of Cedar Lake website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

The website is built on WordPress using the Neve theme with a child theme for custom modifications. Page layout is managed in part using the default Block Editor and the WPBakery Page Builder.

These technologies are relied upon to ensure conformance with the accessibility standards in use.


Measures We Are Taking

The Town of Cedar Lake is taking the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

  • Including accessibility requirements in our internal technology policies and procurement practices
  • Conducting regular automated accessibility testing using tools, including the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool
  • Performing a manual review of web content prior to publication
  • Converting public-facing documents (meeting minutes, agendas, reports) to WCAG-compliant HTML format
  • Providing staff guidance on accessible content creation practices
  • Maintaining a publicly accessible mechanism for reporting website accessibility issues


Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some content on the Town of Cedar Lake website may not yet fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. The following known limitation has been identified:

1. Event Flyer Images

  • Issue: Some calendar events display promotional flyer images that may contain information not fully replicated as accessible text.
  • WCAG Criteria Affected: 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships
  • Remediation Plan: Staff is being advised to include key event details as accessible text on event pages in addition to any flyer images.


Resolved Issues

The following accessibility issues were identified and resolved as part of our ongoing remediation effort. This record is maintained to document the Town’s good faith compliance efforts.

1. Homepage Image Slider — Resolved February 25, 2026

  • Issue: The homepage image slider had deficiencies in keyboard navigation, auto-play/pause functionality, and image alternative text.
  • WCAG Criteria Affected: 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 2.1.1 Keyboard, 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide, 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
  • Resolution: All slide images updated with descriptive alternative text. Slider arrow controls are confirmed to be keyboard-accessible with correct ARIA roles and labels. Play/Pause button added to provide user control over autoplay, in compliance with WCAG 2.2.2.

2. WPBakery Page Builder — Noscript Element — Resolved February 26, 2026

  • Issue: WPBakery Page Builder generated a <noscript> element containing inline CSS that was flagged by automated accessibility checkers.
  • Resolution: Resolved via child theme functions.php modification. No longer flagged by WAVE or other automated testing tools.


Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of the Town of Cedar Lake website. If you experience any accessibility barriers or if you find content that is not accessible, please let us know.

You may contact us using any of the following methods:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days. If the issue cannot be resolved promptly, we will provide an accessible alternative means of obtaining the information or service.


Formal Grievance Procedure


If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a formal grievance with the Town of Cedar Lake’s ADA Coordinator:

  • ADA Coordinator: Town Manager’s Office, Town of Cedar Lake
  • Address: 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
  • Phone: 219-374-7000
  • Email: administrator@cedarlakein.gov

You also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division if you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of disability. Information about filing a complaint is available at www.ada.gov.


Physical ADA Compliance Plan


This statement addresses web and digital accessibility. The Town of Cedar Lake also maintains a separate Physical ADA Compliance Plan covering accessibility of Town facilities, programs, and in-person services. The Physical ADA Compliance Plan is available for download on the Town Documents page or by contacting the Town Manager’s Office.


Statement Review and Updates

This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis as accessibility improvements are made to the website. The date at the top of this document reflects the most recent review.