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Website Accessibility

If you use assistive technology (such as a Braille reader, or a screen reader) and the format of any material on this website interferes with your ability to access information, please call us at 505-843-1900 or email us at NMWorkforceConnection@wccnm.org. To enable us to respond in a manner most helpful to you, the email should include

  1. the nature of the accessibility problem encountered,
  2. the URL (web address) of the page or pages in question,
  3. the specific information sought, and
  4. the individual’s email address for a response.

Accessibility Guidelines

We are continually improving accessibility across our site to meet AA Compliance in anticipation of the April 2027 deadline:

  • We work to comply with Section 508 as well as WCAG 2.2 A and AA referring to website accessibility standards.
  • If you need any documentation provided for you in hardcopy or otherwise, please reach out to our Board Secretary Ms. Giddings at:  ngiddings@mrcog-nm.gov and she will assist you.
  • This accessibility statement applies to Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico and its website
    (www.wccnm.org)
    The goal of this website is to guarantee the accessibility of its content and services for individuals with
    disabilities who require additional access support. Resources have been dedicated to enhancing the
    website’s user–friendliness and accessibility, driven by the aligned mission with     Recite Me that every
    individual deserves to experience and engage with digital content equally.
  • Measures to support accessibility
    This website takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
    • Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
    • Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
    • Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.
    Conformance status
  • The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define 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 website aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA.

    Accessibility Efforts & Disclaimer


    We remain dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of the accessibility of our website and services. This
    commitment is rooted in the belief that ensuring a smooth, inclusive, and unrestricted experience for
    individuals with disabilities is a shared ethical responsibility.


    We are always striving to enhance the accessibility of all pages and materials on our website; it’s
    possible that some content has not yet been fully aligned with accessibility standards. This could be
    attributed to the fact that we may not have identified the most suitable fix to improve a user’s experience.

  • Recite Me Assistive Technology
    We want as many people as possible to be able to use our website. To provide additional support to aid
    a more inclusive user experience, we provide the     Recite Me assistive technology tool. This Toolbar
    enables all website visitors to customize their experience through a range of options to suit their online
    accessibility and language needs.

    The Recite Me toolbar provides text–to–speech functionality, fully customizable styling features, reading
    aids, and a translation tool with over 100 languages, including 65 text–to–speech voices and many other
    features.

    This means that when the toolbar is activated by the user, they can:

    • Listen to the website using text–to–speech functionality
    • Customize background, text, and accessibility tool colors
    • Modify the font, line height, or spacing of text
    • Zoom in up to 200% without text spilling off the screen
    • The text will reflow in a single column when you change the size of your browser window
    • Navigate the website using just a keyboard
    • Translate the website into a different language
    • Download MP3 files of webpage text
    • View website pages in text–only mode
    Reporting Accessibility Problems with this Website
    We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter content that you
    cannot access, please contact us at the details below, and we will provide you with an accessible
    alternative.
    Contact WCCNM Operations Manager Daniel Sancez / dansanchez@wccnm.org / 505–697–7279
    Any feedback we receive, we aim to get back to you within a suitable time. (if a response is requested).
    If you are not happy with how we have responded to the issue you have raised with us about the
    accessibility of our website, then please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS). The
    Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for ensuring websites meet accessibility
    standards.
    Third–party content and functionality
    We may make use of third–party resources that embed content on our website.
    Wherever possible, we
    will ensure these are conformant.

    Technical Information About this Website’s Accessibility
    Our organization is committed to making its website accessible to all visitors, in line with regional
    regulations, and we aim for conformance with the WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1)
    at level AA.
    Technical specifications
    Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of
    web browsers and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • JavaScript


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

    What we’re doing to improve accessibility
    Our accessibility journey is continuing. We regularly review our website and its content to identify and fix
    known issues.

    We can do this by running a check of our website with the Recite Me Accessibility
    Checker    .


    This statement is reviewed at least once a year with last update on October 20, 2026.