Website Accessibility for All

Newton Community School District has made every effort to ensure that the content on this website is accessible to everyone, including users of assistive technology. We comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Standards

We use Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 level AA as the minimum technical standards to develop and maintain this website. We exceed these guidelines in many instances.

Disclaimers

We are aware that some PDF documents on this site do not meet accessibility requirements. We are working to update these documents to comply with modern accessibility standards. If you are having trouble accessing any of these documents, please let us know and we will provide the requested information in an alternative format.

Our website integrates with platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram in an effort to use modern communication methods and to encourage digital citizenship among our users. These services are provided by their respective companies, and we are not responsible for their adherence to accessibility standards.

Our website also integrates with Google Translate in an effort to improve access for people who come from non-English-speaking backgrounds. Google Translate is a service provided by Google, Inc. and we are not responsible for its content or its adherence to accessibility standards.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you are using assistive technology and having problems accessing any Newton Community School District websites or its content, please contact the district office at 641-792-5809 and every effort will be made to remedy the issue and/or provide you with the information you are seeking in an alternative format until the issue can be remedied.