Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

The State of New Mexico Group Benefits Plan 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.

Conformance Status

The SoNM Group Benefits Plan website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is accessible via keyboard navigation
• Screen Reader Compatibility: Content is structured with proper headings, landmarks, and alternative text
• Color Contrast: Text and background colors meet WCAG AA contrast requirements
• Responsive Design: Website adapts to different screen sizes and devices
• Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alternative text
• Form Labels: All form fields are properly labeled and associated
• Focus Indicators: Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Dark Theme: High contrast dark theme option available
• Font Scaling: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following accessibility limitations and are working to address them:

• Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers
• Third-party content and links may not meet our accessibility standards
• Some older content may not include proper heading structure

Alternative Formats

If you need information in an alternative format, we provide:

• Large print materials
• Audio recordings
• Braille materials
• Assistance over the phone
• In-person assistance at our offices

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the SoNM Group Benefits Plan website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Methods

The accessibility of our website was assessed using the following methods:

• Automated testing tools
• Manual testing with screen readers
• Keyboard navigation testing
• Color contrast analysis
• User testing with individuals with disabilities

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review and update our accessibility practices and welcome feedback from users to help us identify areas for improvement.

Compliance Standards

This accessibility statement is based on compliance with:

• WCAG 2.1 AA: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA
• Section 508: Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508
• ADA Title II: Americans with Disabilities Act Title II
• New Mexico State Standards: State-specific accessibility requirements