Dobson Museum & Home Accessibility Notice
The Dobson Museum building is designed to welcome visitors of all ages and abilities. Our exhibit galleries are fully accessible, and an elevator provides access to both floors.
The historic Nellie Dobson Home (Built in 1916) has limited accessibility due to its preserved, original construction. Ramp access is available on the north side; however, interior spaces may be difficult to navigate for some visitors.
If you have specific accessibility needs, we encourage you to contact us in advance. Our team is happy to assist in planning a comfortable and enjoyable visit.
Contact The Dobson Museum & Home
(918) 542-5388
OCHS@DobsonMuseum.com
Dobson Museum Website Accessibility Policy
Our Commitment
The Dobson Museum & Home is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We believe access to local history and community resources should be inclusive for all visitors—online and in person.
Platform & Approach
The Dobson Museum website is built on the Duda platform, a secure, cloud-based website system designed to support accessibility, performance, and ease of use.
Accessibility is addressed through both: Platform-level capabilities, and Content-level practices (implemented by our team)
Standards & Guidelines
Our website is designed to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which provide widely accepted standards for digital accessibility.
We also apply usability best practices to ensure content is easy to navigate, understand, and interact with.
Accessibility Features Implemented
The Dobson Museum website incorporates the following accessibility features:
Structure & Navigation
- Consistent page layouts and predictable navigation
- Logical heading hierarchy (H1–H3) for screen reader compatibility
- Clear, descriptive link text (no “click here” links)
- Keyboard-accessible navigation menus and interactive elements
Visual Accessibility
- High-contrast color combinations aligned with readability standards
- Scalable text that supports browser zoom without loss of usability
- Clean typography and spacing for improved legibility
Images & Media
- Alternative (alt) text applied to all meaningful images
- Decorative images appropriately ignored by assistive technologies
- Embedded media used with accessible controls where available
Mobile & Responsive Design
- Fully responsive layouts that adapt to mobile, tablet, and desktop
- Touch-friendly navigation and tap targets
- No reliance on hover-only interactions
Forms & Interaction
- Clearly labeled form fields
- Error messaging designed to be understandable and actionable
- Logical tab order for keyboard users
Ongoing Accessibility Practices
Accessibility is an ongoing effort, not a one-time task. As part of our website management process, we:
Review new content for accessibility before publishing
Periodically audit pages for usability and compliance
Update components and layouts as platform improvements become available through Duda
Third-Party Content
Some third-party tools or embedded content (such as maps, or social media feeds) may not fully conform to accessibility standards. While we cannot control these elements, we aim to provide accessible alternatives when possible.
Known Limitations
While the website is designed to be broadly accessible, some limitations may exist, including:
Older archived content that may not fully meet current standards
Variability in accessibility across third-party integrations
We are actively working to address these areas over time.
Need Assistance?
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the Dobson Museum website, we are here to help.
We will make every reasonable effort to provide the information you need in an accessible format.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Your input helps us continue to improve and better serve all visitors.
Contact The Dobson Museum & Home
(918) 542-5388
OCHS@DobsonMuseum.com