Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

The Bright Morning Star Prisons and Homelessness Outreach is committed to making its website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.

Web Standards

This website endeavors to conform to Level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for all people.

This site has been built using code compliant with W3C standards for HTML and CSS. The site displays correctly in current browsers and using standards compliant HTML/CSS code means any future browsers will also display it correctly.

Accessibility Features

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure content, improving navigation for screen readers and other assistive technologies.
• Keyboard Navigation: The website can be navigated using a keyboard. Interactive elements are focusable and operable via keyboard.
• Skip to Content Link: A "Skip to main content" link is provided at the top of each page to allow users of screen readers and keyboard navigation to bypass repetitive navigation elements.
• Alternative Text for Images: All meaningful images on the website include descriptive alt text to convey their content to users who cannot see them.
• Color Contrast: We strive to maintain sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to ensure readability for users with low vision.
• Responsive Design: The website is designed to be responsive, adapting its layout to different screen sizes and devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and desktops.
• Clear Language: We aim to use clear, simple language to make content understandable to a broad audience.

Limitations and Feedback

While The Bright Morning Star Prisons and Homelessness Outreach strives to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility and usability, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website. We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility.

Should you experience any difficulty in accessing the The Bright Morning Star Prisons and Homelessness Outreach website, please don't hesitate to contact us. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve.

Contact us via:

• Email: accessibility@brightmorningstar.org
• Phone: +44 20 1234 5678
• Or through our Contact Form