Web Accessibility Compliance

POC Certificate

Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District

Kaffeinated Kodemonkey, a DHS Certified Trusted Tester

Conducted an A11y Audit & Evaluation on the RBWCD website for ADA 
compliance based on the WCAG/508 2.1 Level AA requirements.

Trusted Tester ID: #TT-2311-03604

Product Name: Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District
URL: https://rioblancowatercd.colorado.gov/

Evaluation Version: Version 2.1    
Evaluation Date: Dec 2025

Compliance Level: WCAG/508 2.1 Level AA
Certified A11y Developer ID: #TT-2311-03604

Risk Score: 0        

Proof of Compliance (POC) Certificate

This certifies that the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) website complies with Colorado State Bill HB21-1110, WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and Section 508 accessibility standards. Issued by Kaffeinated Kodemonkey following a DHS Trusted Tester methodology audit, it confirms rigorous evaluation to support accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Key Benefits

   • Provides evidence of technical conformance and commitment to inclusivity. 
   • Offers assurance for users, stakeholders, regulators, and procurement processes. 
   • Demonstrates dedication to accessible digital experiences.
Note: Compliance is based on technical standards at the time of evaluation. User experiences may vary depending on individual disabilities. Ongoing maintenance is recommended to sustain accessibility.

Evaluation Process

The audit followed DHS Trusted Tester methodology with comprehensive testing, including:
   • Browsers: Chrome, Edge. 
   • Screen readers: Orca, JAWS. 
   • Tools: Accessibility Insights, WAVE, and proprietary systems. 
   • Manual testing: Keyboard navigation (Tab, Arrow, Esc, Enter), focus management, and assistive technology compatibility. 

Key Areas Evaluated

The evaluation addressed core accessibility requirements, including:
   • Keyboard operability and visible focus. 
   • Alternative text for images and meaningful link text. 
   • Sufficient color contrast and avoidance of sensory-only instructions. 
   • Logical content structure (headings, landmarks, ARIA roles). 
   • Accessible forms, tables, and multimedia (captions/transcripts where applicable). 
   • Text resizing without loss of content or functionality. 
   • User control over time limits, auto-playing content, and flashing elements. 
   • Bypass mechanisms for repetitive navigation and clean code parsing.

Certificate and Seal

Included with certification:

   • Official POCC with product details, compliance level, risk score, and expiration. 
   • Visual compliance seal for display. 

Supporting Documents

   • POCC Overview (this document) 
   • Accessibility Statement 
   • WCAG Report with Disability Risk Score 

Through this thorough process, Kaffeinated Kodemonkey verifies that the RBWCD website meets established accessibility benchmarks, promoting an inclusive experience for all users.