AKLeg.Gov Accessibility Statement

This form was last updated on January 21, 2025.

The Alaska State Legislature is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to ensure our website complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and are actively working to update our legislative web domains to meet these standards.

Commitment to Accessibility
We are dedicated to the continuous improvement of our digital platforms and facilities to ensure equal access for all users. While we aim for full compliance, we acknowledge that some parts of this website may not yet be fully accessible.

Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications and Procedures

General Information
The Capitol has two wheelchair/accessible entrances. A ramp and powered doors are located at the main ground floor lobby entrance on 4th street. An additional accessible entrance with a powered door is located at the rear of the building off 5th street; this entrance is keycard access only and those without a keycard will need to contact Capitol Security at (907) 465-1414 to use this option.

Parking
Two accessible parking spaces are available in the parking lot located at the rear of the Capitol (entrance off 5th Street); a disability parking placard or plate is required. Please call (907) 465-1414 for access to the building, as the rear entrance is a secure entry point.
If both accessible parking spaces are occupied, please call (907) 465-3800 for immediate assistance.

House and Senate Chambers
The House and Senate Chambers public galleries are not wheelchair accessible; there are two stairs to access the galleries. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals unable to access the public galleries. Please contact the respective Sergeant-at-Arms in advance of your visit to make arrangements (contact information below).

Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive Listening Devices (Wi-Fi system) are available for use in committee rooms and the House and Senate Chambers. Please contact the House or Senate Sergeant-at-Arms to check out a device. Please request assistive listening devices prior to the meeting or floor session you wish to attend to ensure there are no delays in providing this service.

Web Accessibility Aids: Plug-ins and file viewers
Below are links to applets, plug-ins, or other applications needed to access certain content on our website. These links primarily direct to third-party, non-government sources. While we provide them for your convenience, we do not endorse any specific products. For inquiries about a specific plug-in or file viewer, please contact the vendor directly.

• Adobe Acrobat
  • Use Adobe Acrobat to read Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
• Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft offers Doc Viewer and other converter programs to enable those who do not have Word to open and view Word files.
• Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft offers XLS Viewer Free to enable those who do not have Excel to view Excel files.
• Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft offers PPTX Viewer to enable those who do not have PowerPoint to view PowerPoint files.
• WinZip
  • Zip files are single files, sometimes called “archives,” that contain one or more compressed files. Files with this extension (.zip) require WinZip to open and extract them.

Known Accessibility Issues
Our team is aware of certain accessibility barriers and is actively addressing them. If you encounter any difficulties using the website or visiting the Capitol, please email [email protected] to let us know so we can address the issue promptly . The following is a list of current accessibility issues that we are aware of and in the process of addressing. This page will be updated as issues are addressed.

• Missing and or inaccurate text alternatives for images.
• Insufficient color contrast.
• Inaccurate HTML heading structure.
• Missing WAI-ARIA attributes.
• Links without or ambiguous text alternatives / navigation links.
• Non-accessible forms.
• Overlays.
• Buttons without alt text.
• Uneven spacing in text.
• Data tables not adequately marked up for screen readers.
• Variable logical sequences in focus order of interactive elements.
• Lack of keyboard accessibility for screen reader users.
• Non-HTML content limiting web accessibility.

Assistance and Feedback
If you experience any accessibility challenges or require additional assistance, we encourage you to contact us by emailing [email protected] and/or ADA Coordinator [email protected]. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve the accessibility of our services.

Complaint Process
If you need help or believe that you or others have been discriminated against on the basis of disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Stacie Bentley at 907-465-3854.

Contact Information:

Committee Room Accommodations Support:
Juneau Legislative Information Office

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (907) 465-4648
• TTY/TDD: (907) 465-4980

House Committee Rooms:
Micaela Bradner, House Sergeant at Arms
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (907) 465-3869

Senate Committee Rooms:
Matt Simpson, Senate Sergeant at Arms
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (907) 465-4987

ADA Coordinator:
Stacie Bentley, Human Resources Manager
(907) 465-3854

Parking Assistance:
Executive Directors Office
(907) 465-3800

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to enhance our accessibility efforts.