About VCSDA

The Ventura County Special Districts Association (VCSDA) represents more than thirty independently-governed special districts in Ventura County. Special districts are single-purposed entities formed by local residents to provide local services; they are an efficient form of local government, and nimble to respond to customer needs. Established in 1974, VCSDA serves by providing information on how independent special districts efficiently and effectively deliver public sector services. Independent Special Districts have been providing quality services to 95% of Ventura County's residents since 1918.

VCSDA PURPOSE:

To promote the efficient, economical and responsive manner in which public services are provided by independent special districts in Ventura County.

VCSDA GOALS:

Provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among Independent Special Districts;
Inform and interpret for the public, governmental agencies and other groups about the purpose, activities and accomplishments of Independent Special Districts;
Provide a focal point for the cooperation and coordination of Independent Special District projects with cities, the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and other agencies;
Foster legislation which will facilitate the delivery of services to Independent Special District constituents.

Website Accessibility Policy

Ventura County Special Districts Association is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Ventura County Special Districts Association has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (805) 525 4431

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Ventura County Special Districts Association has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Ventura County Special Districts Association regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (805) 525 4431.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.