Accessibility Statement
[Your Business Name] is committed to making our website accessible in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and, where applicable, the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
We aim to ensure that all users, regardless of ability, can access our content and services. This statement applies to [insert website URL].
Compliance Status
This website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard. These guidelines are designed to make digital content more accessible to people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.
Measures to Support Accessibility
We take the following steps to ensure accessibility of our website:
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Regular testing against WCAG 2.1 criteria
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Use of semantic HTML and ARIA attributes
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Providing text alternatives for images
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Maintaining sufficient colour contrast
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Enabling navigation by keyboard and screen readers
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Reviewing third-party integrations for accessibility
Limitations & Known Issues
Despite our best efforts, some parts of the website may not yet be fully accessible. For example:
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[Example: Certain older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers.]
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[Example: Some third-party widgets or plugins may not meet WCAG standards.]
We are actively working to address these issues and welcome feedback to improve accessibility.
Reporting Accessibility Problems
If you experience any difficulties accessing content on this website, please contact us:
📧 Email: [your email address]
📞 Phone: [your phone number]
📍 Address (optional): [your business address]
We will do our best to respond within [X working days, e.g., 5] and provide the information in an accessible format.
Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), which is responsible for enforcing accessibility regulations in the UK.
📍 Website: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com
Preparation of This Accessibility Statement
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This statement was prepared on [date].
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It was last reviewed on [date].
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This website is tested regularly for accessibility compliance using [insert tools or methods used, e.g., manual testing, WAVE, axe, etc.].