Accessibility Policy
Last Updated: September 2024
Hartlepool Conservatives is committed to ensuring that our website, [https://www.hartlepoolconservatives.com](https://www.hartlepoolconservatives.com) ("Website"), is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive and welcoming experience, ensuring that everyone can easily access the information and services we provide online.
1. Our Commitment
We are dedicated to continuously improving the accessibility and usability of our website by adhering to best practices and standards as defined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. We understand that accessibility is an ongoing effort and will work to ensure our digital content is inclusive and user-friendly.
2. Accessibility Features
To enhance accessibility, our website incorporates the following features:
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Text Alternatives: We provide text alternatives for non-text content, such as images, using ALT tags or captions to describe visual elements.
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Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using only a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can still access all areas of the site.
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Consistent Layouts: We use consistent layouts across the website, making it easier for users to navigate and find the information they need.
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Responsive Design: The website is optimised to work across various devices and screen sizes, providing an accessible experience on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
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Colour Contrast: We ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colours to improve readability for users with visual impairments.
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Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the size of text using their browser settings without loss of content or functionality.
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Screen Reader Compatibility: Our website is designed to be compatible with popular screen readers to assist users with visual impairments in navigating our content.
3. Third-Party Content
While we strive to ensure that all areas of our website are accessible, some third-party content (e.g., embedded videos, social media widgets) may not conform to the same accessibility standards. We encourage users to contact these third-party providers for further assistance.
4. Continuous Improvement
We regularly review our website to identify areas that may require improvement in terms of accessibility. As part of our commitment, we will:
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Perform regular accessibility audits to identify any issues.
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Implement solutions to improve website accessibility and user experience.
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Ensure our staff and web developers are trained on best practices for web accessibility.
5. Reporting Accessibility Issues
If you experience any difficulties accessing content on our website or have suggestions for improving its accessibility, we encourage you to contact us. We will make reasonable efforts to address your concerns.