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Accessibility Design Guidelines

Our website has been designed with the following accessibility guidelines in mind:

• We work to comply with Section 508 as well as WCAG 2.0 A and AA referring to website accessibility standards.
• If you have difficulty accessing the site or have any comments or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Supported Assistive Technology

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Nondiscrimination Policy

It is the policy of Allegany County government to ensure equal employment opportunity for all Employees and appointed representatives. This commitment includes a mandate to promote and afford fair and equal treatment and services to all County residents, County representatives, and Employees and to assure to all persons equal employment opportunity based on ability and fitness regardless of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry or national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), marital status, age, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability unless such disability effectively prevents the performance of the essential duties required of a position and which are bona fide occupational qualifications which cannot be accommodated without undue hardship. The goals and objectives of this policy are to:

• Ensure fair treatment and non-discrimination in County hiring and promotional opportunities, Employee benefits, and in appointments to and service on County boards and commissions; and
• Provide compliance with local, state and federal Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and regulations; and
• Provide a basis for encouraging those who do business with the County to practice Equal Employment Opportunity.