Accessibility Statement for Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of this website:

• Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
• Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
• Conduct ongoing accessibility evaluations and remediation.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. We are actively working toward conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, as required under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) following the U.S. Department of Justice's final rule issued April 24, 2024.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on hudsonrivervalley.com:

• Phone: (518) 473-3835
• Email: hrvg@hudsongreenway.ny.gov
• Contact form: hudsonrivervalley.com/about/contact
• Visitor address: 625 Broadway, 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12233-2995

We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

hudsonrivervalley.com is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Mozilla Firefox and NVDA
• Chrome and TalkBack for Android devices
• Safari and VoiceOver for iOS and macOS devices

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of hudsonrivervalley.com relies on the following technologies:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some limitations exist. Embedded YouTube videos and Google Maps controls contain accessibility issues that originate within those third-party platforms. These elements are not within our control to remediate directly. Please use the contact information above if you encounter an issue. We will gladly assist you in accessing the information you need.

Assessment Approach

Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area assesses the accessibility of this website through the following approaches:

• Automated evaluation using axe DevTools
• Ongoing internal review and remediation

This statement was updated on 4/20/2026.