Accessibility

Commitment to an ADA Compliant Website

The City of Chesapeake home page currently meets Priority 1 accessibility checkpoints established in W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0. Current efforts include a comprehensive site map with text links, alt tags on graphics and photos, and adequate contrast when text is presented on color. The staff that creates and maintains pages on the City of Chesapeake website is committed to developing an ADA Compliant website and is working to improve accessibility throughout the website.

Policy on Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Chesapeake ("City") does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in access to City facilities or the City's services, programs or activities, or employment practices.

The individuals listed below have been designated to coordinate ADA compliance for the City of Chesapeake in the following areas:

For Issues Regarding Physical Access to City of Chesapeake Facilities, please contact:

Tim Winslow, P.E., Facilities Maintenance Administrator
ADA Coordinator
Public Works
411 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Phone: 757-698-4230

For Issues Regarding Employment Practices, please contact:

Jennifer Bailey, SHRM-CP, Senior Human Resources Generalist
EEO Compliance Administrator
Human Resources Department
306 Cedar Road, 4th Floor
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Phone: 757-382-6052

The City of Chesapeake is committed to preventing or eliminating barriers that may prevent persons with disabilities from employment opportunities, access to City facilities, or participating in programs, activities, and services. For special accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate in any City-sponsored meeting, function, or special event, call the City's ADA coordinator at 757-698-4230.