Effective Date: June 16, 2023 | Last Revised: August 29, 2025
MPLS Page LLC (“MPLS PAGE”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to ensuring that our digital platform is accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all individuals, including users and contributors with disabilities and those from historically marginalized communities. This Accessibility & Inclusivity Statement outlines our principles, goals, and practices for fostering an accessible and inclusive online experience at https://mplspage.com. This Statement forms part of our ongoing commitment to compliance, good-faith efforts, and public accountability.
We aim to meet or exceed the standards established by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and we actively monitor developments related to WCAG 2.2, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) in 2023. While WCAG 2.1 remains the most widely adopted legal benchmark, we are preparing our systems and development frameworks to meet updated criteria where feasible. We further strive to comply with all relevant federal and state accessibility laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and we adopt accessibility best practices as part of our internal governance and editorial strategy.
Our accessibility commitments apply to all digital experiences on the MPLS PAGE website, including but not limited to editorial content, headlines, and multimedia; embedded videos and audio with transcripts or captioning; navigation menus and interactive forms; contributor submission portals; and mobile-optimized and assistive-technology-compatible features. Our development team employs semantic HTML, appropriate use of ARIA landmarks, contrast-safe color palettes, scalable font structures, responsive layout design, and alternate text (alt text) to ensure consistent accessibility.
We are committed to ensuring compatibility with common assistive technologies and configurations, including screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver; keyboard-only and switch-based navigation; high-contrast and zoom-based viewing environments; mobile and tablet screen-reading tools; and voice-based and alternative input devices. Although we work diligently to ensure compatibility, we recognize that certain features or third-party plugins may fall outside our immediate control. We continuously evaluate and remediate known limitations.
MPLS PAGE encourages and welcomes contributions from users of all abilities. We strive to remove barriers to participation and have implemented the following submission accommodations: our standard submission forms are structured with accessibility in mind, including labeled fields with descriptive instructions, logical tab ordering, ARIA-compliant error validation, and compatibility with screen readers. Users who cannot access or use our online submission forms may submit materials in one or more of the following formats: plain text via email, accessible PDF files, audio files with accompanying transcripts, or image files with associated alt text. Contributors requiring assistance may email support@mplspage.com to coordinate an alternative submission process or to request reasonable accommodations.
MPLS PAGE is committed to lifting up underrepresented voices and perspectives in our region. We actively encourage contributions from individuals of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, religions, abilities, neurodivergent communities, and other historically marginalized identities. We celebrate diverse modes of storytelling, communication, and cultural expression—whether formal or unconventional—so long as they align with our editorial policies and content guidelines. We partner with local organizations, community centers, educational institutions, and advocacy groups to support outreach, amplify diverse voices, and create opportunities for inclusive content development. Our editorial team provides supportive services to new and emerging contributors, including formatting assistance, accessibility optimization of content, and guidance through the submission and editorial workflow. We view our contributors as partners in storytelling and strive to remove any barriers to meaningful participation.
We welcome feedback from all users—whether compliments, suggestions, or complaints. If you experience any accessibility barriers on our site, or if you have ideas for improving inclusivity, please reach out to us. All inquiries related to accessibility or content inclusion should be directed to: General Accessibility Inquiries: accessibility@mplspage.com, Technical Submission Support: support@mplspage.com, or Legal and Policy Communications: legal@mplspage.com. We endeavor to respond to all inquiries within five (5) business days and to remediate any accessibility-related issues in a reasonable and timely manner.
While MPLS PAGE strives to meet or exceed applicable accessibility standards, we make no express or implied warranties that all website content or functionality will be accessible to every user or device at all times. Accessibility features may be subject to change without notice due to design updates, third-party integrations, or evolving industry standards. By using our website, you acknowledge that some features may have temporary limitations, and you agree not to hold MPLS PAGE liable for incidental or consequential accessibility-related issues that arise despite our good-faith efforts.
This Statement may be updated periodically to reflect new legal standards, evolving best practices, community input, or changes in site architecture. We encourage users to review this Statement periodically. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the most recent update. Substantive changes will be communicated via our homepage or email, where applicable.
To provide feedback, request assistance, or report an issue, please contact the appropriate department below: Accessibility Feedback or Barriers: accessibility@mplspage.com, Editorial and Submissions Support: support@mplspage.com, Legal Notices and Compliance Inquiries: legal@mplspage.com.
We thank you for your engagement with MPLS PAGE and your support in helping us maintain a platform that values access, equity, and expression.