Website Accessibility Statement
Forward Pinellas is committed to making our website accessible to all audiences. If you encounter material or services that you cannot access, please contact us so that we may provide a reasonable alternative way to access or obtain the information you are seeking.
We strive to ensure that our website complies with WCAG 2.1 AA and all federal, state, and local laws which relate to persons with disabilities (including, but not limited to the ADA, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Florida Civil Rights Act).
What to Do If You Encounter A Problem Using Our Website:
Should you have web accessibility concerns or any other accessibility concerns, please contact Pinellas County’s Office of Human Rights as follows:
Office of Human Rights
- 400 S Fort Harrison Ave., 5th Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756
- Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- PH: (727) 464-4880
- FAX: (727) 464-4157
- TDD: (727) 464-4062
We ask that such requests ordinarily be made at least three (3) business days in advance.
For questions or concerns, please contact Chelsea Favero, Forward Pinellas Planning Manager, by email at: cfavero@forwardpinellas.org.
More information may be found at www.pinellascounty.org/humanrights/ada
What is WCAG 2.1 AA?
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 are categorized into three levels of conformance to meet the needs of different groups and situations: A (lowest), AA (mid-range), and AAA (highest). Conformance at higher levels indicates conformance at lower levels. For example, by conforming to AA, a web page meets both the A and AA conformance levels.
Level A sets a minimum level of accessibility and does not achieve broad accessibility for many situations. Level AA builds upon this by addressing common barriers for users with disabilities, including improvements for mobile devices, low vision users, and individuals with cognitive or learning disabilities. AA compliance is recommended for all website content to ensure a more inclusive and accessible experience for all users.