Accessibility Statement
This statement outlines our ongoing efforts to make our website accessible to everyone. It includes our commitment to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use our website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
This statement applies to content published on the domain.
This website is run by Parish Online Websites on behalf of . It is designed to be used by as many people as possible. The text should be clear and simple to understand. You should be able to:
· zoom in up to 300% without problems
· navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
· navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
· use most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
HOW ACCESSIBLE THIS WEBSITE IS
Parts of this website are not fully accessible. For example:
· some pages and document attachments are not written in plain English
· some tables do not have row headings
· some documents have poor colour contrast
· some heading elements are not consistent
· some images do not have image descriptions
· many documents pre May 2023 are in PDF format and are not accessible
continue to strive to improve the content accessibility.
FEEDBACK AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Tell us if you need information in a different format. Contact Clerk@birdlippc.org.uk
In your message, include:
· the web address (URL) of the content
· your email address and name
· how you’d like to receive the information.
will then endeavour to improve the website to cater to this need. However, changes cannot be guaranteed.
REPORTING ACCESSIBILITY PROBLEMS WITH THIS WEBSITE
If you find any problems that are not listed on this page or you think we’re not meeting the accessibility requirements, please Contact Clerk@birdlippc.org.uk
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
If you contact us with a complaint and you’re not happy with our response contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’).
WHAT WE’RE DOING TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY
Improvements to the site accessibility is an ongoing process. Regular updates will be made to the site to ensure it’s at the highest practical level of accessibility.
How accessible is the current website?
Our website attempts to satisfy the standard, which forms the basis of the new compliance regulations. Elements that satisfy these standards include:
Font sizes, colour contrasts, link contexts, image alternative text, headings, keyboard navigation, screen reader usability.
Note that browser extensions and other software can be used to adjust contrast and fonts manually if desired.
Some parts of this website remain not fully accessible:
- documents prior to May 2023 will be in scanned PDF format and therefore not fully accessible to screen reader software. We are looking at other options going forward;
- The mobile version of the website could be optimised further;
- Any maps may be difficult to navigate using screen reader software;
We will endeavour to make any necessary accessibility improvements that are required in the future (assuming financial viability), and work to make the content as easy as possible to understand. In the meantime, if you have accessibility issues when using our website, please consider using the browser zoom control (PC/laptop) to enlarge the text or use the ‘Settings’ on your mobile device to select a larger font. You can also install (PC/laptop) a text to speech (TTS) reader such as the free NV Access NVDA screen reader, or use the ‘Settings’ on your mobile device to switch on a text reader if available. Its also possible to install a form of TTS via an add-on to some internet browsers (Edge, Firefox, Chrome etc).
If you have difficulty using a mouse or keyboard then you could consider installing a speech recognition extension for your browser which will enable you to navigate hands free.
Click on this link to AbilityNet where you will find advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or have noticed an aspect of the website that does not meet your accessibility requirements, please contact us Clerk@birdlippc.org.uk
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
This council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions mentioned previously.