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Accessibility Statement

St. Mary's County Health Department (SMCHD) is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all people, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Our Commitment

We believe that all members of our community — including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities — deserve equal access to health information and services. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website.

Known Limitations

We are actively working to resolve any remaining accessibility issues. Some third-party content (such as embedded tools or widgets) may not fully meet accessibility standards. We are working with our vendors to address these.

Feedback & Contact

If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our website, or if you need information in an alternative format, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact:

  • U.S. Department of Justice — ADA Information Line
  • 📞 1-800-514-0301 (voice) | 1-800-514-0383 (TTY)
  • 🌐 www.ada.gov

Standards & Conformance

This website aims to conform to:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • ADA Title II

This accessibility statement was last reviewed and updated: September 2026.

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Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vital Records Processing Hours:
Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Environmental Health Hours:
Mon & Thurs: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm Tues, Wed, & Fri: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm

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