Accessibility Statement for haydon-bridge.co.uk

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Haydon Bridge Development Trust is committed to ensuring that everyone can access the information on our website, haydon-bridge.co.uk, regardless of technology or ability. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website comfortably.

For example, you should be able to:

  • Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard.
  • Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen.
  • Use modern screen readers to access most content.
  • Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software.
  • Read content written in clear and straightforward language.

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility and usability of this website.

How accessible this website is

Our website is built using the latest version of WordPress, which is designed to support compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 AA standard. We also use the Avada theme, which includes accessibility-focused features to support a wide range of users.

We are aware that some parts of this website may not be fully accessible. For example:

  • Some PDF documents and other downloadable files may not be fully accessible to screen reader users.
  • Some third-party features, such as our business directory and contact forms, are powered by external plugins and may have limitations.
  • Older images and documents may not have alternative text or full descriptions.

We are actively working to address these issues over time as part of our ongoing development and maintenance.

Feedback and contact information

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems, or if you need information on this website in a different format, please contact us:

Email: admin@haydon-bridge.co.uk

We aim to respond within 20 working days.

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We are committed to making ongoing improvements to this website’s accessibility, including:

  • Regular updates to our WordPress core, Avada theme, and plugins to benefit from the latest accessibility enhancements.
  • Reviewing new content to ensure it is as clear and accessible as possible.
  • Providing alternative text for new images wherever appropriate.
  • Carrying out periodic checks of the site using a combination of automated tools and manual reviews.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 4 March 2025 and will be reviewed annually or when significant changes are made to the website.

The most recent checks of the website were carried out using:

  • Automated testing tools (such as Google Lighthouse).
  • Manual checks on a sample of key pages.