If You Can't Access MS.gov Pages About Winston Choctaw Facility: Accessibility & Troubleshooting

Mississippi says it's committed to making MS.gov pages accessible to people with all types of abilities - and that includes any content related to Winston Choctaw Facility. The state frames accessibility as a practical right. You should be able to get information and complete tasks independently, whether you're using a screen reader or just need the site to work consistently on your device. That's the standard Mississippi says it's working toward.

MS.gov says its pages have been tested with popular screen readers. The site is meant to work with common assistive tools - not just look fine visually - so you can navigate and complete tasks without relying on someone else.

Here's the catch: even if an MS.gov page is built with accessibility in mind, links from that page may take you somewhere that isn't. Mississippi notes that MS.gov links to many websites it doesn't create, control, or maintain - and those external sites may not be accessible. This comes up often with corrections-related information. You might start on an MS.gov page mentioning Winston Choctaw Facility, then click through to another site for details or services. If problems only start after you leave MS.gov, the issue is likely with that external site - not your device or screen reader.

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• ✓ If you use a screen reader, turn it on and try navigating the page again; MS.gov says its pages have been tested in popular screen readers.
• ✓ Refresh the page and try again; temporary loading issues happen.
• ✓ Try a different browser (or a different device) to rule out a browser-specific problem.
• ✓ If the page opens but parts aren’t readable, try increasing text size/zoom or switching to reader mode if your browser offers it.

These quick checks help separate a temporary glitch from a real accessibility barrier. Since MS.gov tests pages with popular screen readers, a page that won't read correctly might respond differently after a refresh, a browser change, or restarting your assistive tool. If the page still isn't usable, check whether you're actually on MS.gov or if you've been routed elsewhere - your next step depends on that.

If the problem is on an external page you reached from MS.gov - like a third-party service site - you're not doing anything wrong. The state acknowledges that linked sites may not be accessible. You may need to find another path to the same information. Try contacting the outside provider directly for help with access, or reach out through Department of Corrections channels to find an alternative way to handle what you're trying to do.