Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship Inc. (COSS) is committed to making our website accessible to the widest possible audience, including people with disabilities. We want everyone to be able to access information about Chelmsford’s open spaces, trails, volunteer opportunities, and educational content.
Accessibility standard
COSS aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA for the chelmsfordoss.org website and the core content we publish.
What we are doing
We work to support accessibility by:
Providing text alternatives for images wherever possible
Using clear headings and page structure to support screen readers
Designing pages so they can be navigated by keyboard
Maintaining readable color contrast and legible text sizes
Adding captions when video content includes spoken information, and providing additional text context when needed
Reviewing new pages for accessibility issues before and after publishing
Improving accessibility over time as content and tools change
Limitations and alternatives
Some older pages, embedded third party tools, maps, galleries, or linked documents may not yet meet the same level of accessibility. If you encounter a barrier, we want to know so we can provide an alternative format and improve the website.
Contact us for help
If you have difficulty accessing any part of the site, or if you need information in an alternative format, please contact us and tell us:
The page address (URL)
What you were trying to do
What device, browser, or assistive technology you are using, if you know
Email: info@chelmsfordoss.org
Or use the contact form on our website.
Response time
We aim to respond within 5 business days. If you need immediate help related to an upcoming event, please note that in your message.
Ongoing improvement
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We review content and make improvements as we add new pages, new media, and new mapping and gallery features.
Date
This accessibility statement was published on January 15, 2026.