We want as many people as possible to be able to use the website. For example: -
Simple text is used, mostly black on white for high contrast
Zoom in up to least 300% without text spilling off the screen
Navigate the website using a keyboard
Listen to the website using a screen reader (e.g. Google Chrome Read Aloud)
Mobile compatible
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.
How accessible this website is The website was accessibility checked using the WAVE (web accessibility evaluation tool) on 4/9/20. We know that some parts of the website do not fully meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) accessibility standards: -
Some hyperlinks are in blue font which has a contrast ratio of 3.69:1 slightly below the minimum 4.5:1 standard. These links can be listened to using a screen reader e.g. Google Chrome Read Aloud.
Some PDF documents do not have Alt-Text descriptions of images.
Feedback and contact information If you are unable to access information on this website and need information in a different form please contact: Jessica Hobday, Parish Clerk [email protected]
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 think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: Jessica Hobday, Parish Clerk [email protected]
Enforcement procedure 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’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
About this website’s accessibility Dockenfield Parish Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below: -
Some hyperlinks are in blue font which has a contrast ratio of 3.69:1 slightly below the minimum 4.5:1 standard. It is not possible to change the colour using the current Joomla web framework. These links can be listened to using a screen reader e.g. Google Chrome Read Aloud.
Some PDF documents do not have Alt-Text descriptions of images.
Preparation of this accessibility statement This statement was prepared on 4/9/2020. It was last reviewed on 4/9/2020. This website was last tested on 4/9/2020. The test was carried out by Paul D. Wood.
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