Last Updated: January 2025

1. Our Commitment

Adur Festival is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our website is accessible to all.

2. Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

The Adur Festival website aims to be partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. "Partially conformant" means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

3. Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

Navigation and Structure

  • Semantic HTML markup for proper page structure
  • Logical heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
  • Skip navigation links for keyboard users
  • Consistent navigation across all pages
  • Clear and descriptive page titles

Visual Design

  • Sufficient color contrast ratios between text and backgrounds
  • Text that can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
  • Readable fonts and appropriate text spacing
  • Content that does not rely solely on color to convey information

Interactive Elements

  • Keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
  • Visible focus indicators for keyboard users
  • ARIA labels and roles where appropriate
  • Form fields with descriptive labels
  • Alternative text for images

Content

  • Clear and simple language where possible
  • Descriptive link text (avoiding generic "click here" links)
  • Proper heading structure for easy navigation
  • Readable font sizes and line spacing

4. Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations:

  • Some third-party embedded content (such as social media feeds or crowdfunding widgets) may not be fully accessible
  • Historical images from past festivals may not have detailed alternative text descriptions
  • Some PDFs or downloadable documents may not be fully accessible

We are working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all areas of our website.

5. Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

We have tested the website with various combinations of browsers and assistive technologies, including:

  • NVDA with Chrome on Windows
  • JAWS with Chrome on Windows
  • VoiceOver with Safari on macOS and iOS

6. Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the Adur Festival website relies on the following technologies to work:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • WAI-ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

7. Browser and Device Compatibility

The website has been tested and is compatible with the following browsers:

  • Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
  • Microsoft Edge (latest version)
  • Safari (latest version)

The website is responsive and works on:

  • Desktop computers
  • Laptops
  • Tablets
  • Mobile phones

8. Assessment and Testing

We assess the accessibility of our website through:

  • Self-evaluation using automated testing tools
  • Manual testing with keyboard navigation
  • Testing with screen readers
  • Review of color contrast ratios
  • Ongoing monitoring and updates

9. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Adur Festival website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

In your message, please include:

  • The web page or feature where you encountered the problem
  • A description of the issue
  • The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
  • Your browser and operating system

10. Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may contact:

  • The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) if you are in England, Scotland, or Wales
  • The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) if you are in Northern Ireland

11. Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly:

  • Review and update content for accessibility
  • Test new features for accessibility before deployment
  • Incorporate user feedback into improvements
  • Stay informed about accessibility best practices and standards
  • Provide accessibility training to our team

12. Third-Party Content

Some content on our website is provided by third parties (such as social media platforms, crowdfunding sites, and embedded videos). We cannot always control the accessibility of third-party content, but we aim to choose accessible third-party services where possible.

13. Updates to This Statement

This accessibility statement was created on January 2025. We will update this statement as we make improvements to our website's accessibility or as accessibility standards evolve.