Linda Reksten for Legislature is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all.
 
Effective Date: 1/23/2026
Last Updated: 1/23/2026

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Our Commitment

We believe that everyone in House District 13 should have equal access to information about their elected representative and the democratic process. We are dedicated to making our website, campaign materials, and events accessible to all constituents, regardless of ability.

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Our accessibility efforts include:

• Making our website compatible with screen readers

• Providing alternative text for images

• Ensuring adequate color contrast

• Creating keyboard-navigable interfaces

• Offering multiple ways to access information

 

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

 

Current compliance efforts include:

✅ Perceivable Information

• Alternative text for images and graphics

• Captions for video content

• High contrast color schemes

• Resizable text up to 200% without loss of functionality

• Audio descriptions for video content when available

 

✅ Operable Interface

• Full keyboard navigation capability

• No content that causes seizures or physical reactions

• Sufficient time limits for timed content

• Clear navigation and page structure

 

✅ Understandable Content

• Plain language in all communications

• Clear and consistent navigation

• Error identification and suggestion in forms

• Predictable functionality across pages

 

✅ Robust Technology

• Compatibility with assistive technologies

• Clean, semantic HTML markup

• Compatible with screen readers and other assistive devices

 

Accessible Features

Website Navigation

• Skip Links: Jump directly to main content

• Heading Structure: Logical heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3)

• Keyboard Navigation: Full site navigation using Tab, Enter, and Arrow keys

• Focus Indicators: Clear visual indicators for keyboard navigation

 

Content Accessibility

• Alt Text: Descriptive alternative text for all images

• Video Captions: Closed captions for campaign videos

• Document Formats: Important documents available in multiple formats (PDF, HTML, Word)

• Font Options: Readable fonts with options to increase text size

 

Forms and Interactive Elements

• Form Labels: Clear labels for all form fields

• Error Messages: Descriptive error messages and correction suggestions

• Required Fields: Clear indication of required information

• Submit Confirmations: Clear confirmation of successful form submissions

 

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website has been tested with:

• Screen Readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver

• Browser Zoom: Up to 200% magnification

• Keyboard Navigation: Tab and arrow key navigation

• Voice Recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking compatibility

 

Alternative Access Options

If you encounter accessibility barriers on our website, we provide alternative ways to access information:

 

📞 Phone Access

Call our office at 406-471-8359

to:

• Request information in alternative formats

• Get assistance with online forms

• Schedule accessible meetings

• Receive campaign updates via phone

 

📧 Email Support

Contact reksten4mthouse@gmail.com for:

• Alternative format documents (large print, audio, braille)

• Assistance with website navigation

• Accessible versions of campaign materials

• Technical support questions

 

📄 Alternative Formats

We can provide campaign materials in:

• Large print documents

• Audio recordings

• Electronic text files

• Simplified language versions

• Braille (upon request with advance notice)