Accessibility

Ensuring Equal Access to Online Information

Waxahachie Independent School District places significant emphasis on digital inclusion and is dedicated to fostering an accessible digital environment for all individuals. The district is committed to ensuring that every user has equitable access to the information provided online and continually strives to enhance the accessibility standards of its websites.

The design of the district’s websites is intended to ensure that individuals with disabilities can effectively access, comprehend, navigate, and interact with site content. In pursuit of a fully accessible and optimized user experience, Waxahachie Independent School District has implemented comprehensive measures to maintain exemplary usability, irrespective of the assistive technologies employed or the diverse needs of those seeking information.

Should you encounter any barriers or require further assistance when accessing content on our websites, we encourage you to submit your feedback. Waxahachie Independent School District will make appropriate accommodations to ensure that all website content is accessible to everyone.

The information presented on Waxahachie ISD websites is provided solely for general informational purposes. Throughout the district’s online platforms, references to third-party websites are included for the convenience of users. These external sites are not managed or controlled by Waxahachie ISD and may contain accessibility barriers for individuals with disabilities, which Waxahachie ISD is unable to address or resolve.

Waxahachie ISD neither assumes nor accepts any liability for these external websites and cannot guarantee that the standards of content quality will be upheld by any linked sites or servers. Furthermore, the inclusion of external website links on our district’s websites does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by Waxahachie ISD of any information, products, or services referenced therein.

Ensuring Accessible and Inclusive Web Content for All

Waxahachie ISD is committed to making its district web content accessible to individuals of all abilities by adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as established by the World Wide Web Consortium. These internationally respected standards, which measure accessibility across three levels, serve as our guiding framework. Wherever possible, WISD strives to meet Level AA—recognized as a high standard for digital accessibility—so that our online resources are user-friendly and inclusive.

This commitment upholds the core values and legal obligations of the district:

• Mission: Providing an excellent education for every student.
• Goal: Closing opportunity and achievement gaps through targeted, learner-centered support.
• Legal Obligations:
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including the 2008 Amendments
• Board Policy FB (Local) – Equal Education Opportunity

Recognizing that accessibility is a continual pursuit, we welcome feedback to improve our digital platforms. If you encounter any barriers or find that alternate formats of our content do not adequately meet your needs, please reach out to us. When requesting assistance via email, kindly include "Accessibility" in the subject line and provide the following details:

• A description of your accessibility needs
• The specific webpage address of the content you wish to access
• Your preferred format for receiving materials
• The best way to contact you (such as your email address, phone number, or both)

Your input enables us to ensure equitable access and a supportive learning environment for every member of the Waxahachie ISD community.