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Accessibility Statement for the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) 

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Our Commitment 

Accessibility 

The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is committed to providing accessible digital content for all users. We are dedicated to creating a website that is easily accessible and user-friendly for everyone, including those with disabilities. This commitment aligns with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II, and is driven by our belief in an inclusive digital space. 

Digital Accessibility Status 

We are actively working to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, which is the recognized and accepted technical standard for website accessibility and web content. 

We will publish updates as improvements are completed. Where possible, alternative methods to access information will be provided. 

Accessible Content Testing 

Assistive Technologies 

  • We test new and existing content with assistive technologies and automated tools. 

Browsers Tested – latest versions of: 

  • Chrome 
  • Firefox 
  • Safari 
  • Microsoft Edge 

Testing Methods 

  • Keyboard only navigation 
  • Screen reader testing 
  • Automated tools 
  • Manual code review against WCAG success criteria 

Request Accommodation 

If you need help accessing information on our site or require accommodation, we can provide: 

  • ASL interpretation 
  • Captioning or transcripts for video/audio 
  • Alternative document formats (accessible PDF, Word, HTML) 
  • Assistance navigating or completing online tasks 

 

ECECD Accessibility Manager 

Name: Emily Stern 

Email: Click here to email ECECD’s Accessibility Team or email ECECD-access@ececd.nm.gov 

Phone: 505-470-1754 

Relay users: Dial 711 

 

To request support, or to report a digital barrier on our website, please contact ECECD-access@ececd.nm.gov 

 

When requesting support, please provide  When reporting a digital barrier on our website, please provide 
  • Your preferred contact method 
  • The accommodation or format you need 
  • Your preferred contact method 
  • The page or document URL 
  • A description of the issue 
  • The assistive technology or browser used (if applicable) 

 

Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement 

To ensure long-term, sustainable accessibility, we aim to: 

  • Integrate WCAG and ADA Title II requirements into content creation and web development 
  • Provide staff training on accessible design and documents 
  • Consider accessibility when procuring software, vendors, and digital tools 
  • Conduct periodic accessibility audits 
  • Track issues and maintain a remediation roadmap 

 

Last Updated: June 23, 2026