Commitment to Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

Commitment to Accessibility

Juniata Valley Behavioral & Developmental Services (JVBDS) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our goal is to ensure that everyone has equal access to information, programs, and services offered through our website.

Accessibility Standards

JVBDS works to ensure that our website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines provide best practices for designing digital content that is accessible to people with a wide range of physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities.

Features and Practices

To help ensure accessibility, our website includes the following features:

Keyboard navigability throughout the site
Alternative text for meaningful images
Logical and consistent heading structure
Descriptive link text
Compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies
High contrast and readable font choices
Responsive design for accessibility across devices and screen sizes

We are continuously working to identify and correct any barriers to access.

Requesting Accommodations or Reporting Issues

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website or would like to request an accommodation or alternative format for content, please contact us. We take all accessibility feedback seriously and will respond in a timely manner to your concerns.

Accessibility Contact:
Phone: 717-242-6467
Mailing Address:
The Greater Lewistown Regional Business Center
152 East Market Street
Suite 105
Lewistown, PA 17044

Public Records and Accessibility

JVBDS is a public agency and complies with Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. Communications submitted through the website may be subject to public disclosure unless protected by an exemption. If you need assistance accessing public records or submitting a Right-to-Know request in an accessible format, please contact our Open Records Officer:

Kelly Blair
The Greater Lewistown Regional Business Center
152 East Market Street
Suite 105
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: 717-242-6467
Website: https://www.openrecords.pa.gov

Ongoing Improvements

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing effort. JVBDS is committed to regular testing and review of our website content, including user feedback, to maintain and improve digital accessibility for all visitors.

Last Updated: June 23, 2025