Accessibility Statement

Last updated: December 2024

Our Commitment

Community Nature Reserve 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.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Measures We Take

We take the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Include accessibility as part of our development process
  • Use semantic HTML to ensure proper document structure
  • Provide text alternatives for non-text content
  • Ensure sufficient color contrast throughout the site
  • Make all functionality available from a keyboard
  • Use clear and simple language
  • Ensure forms are properly labeled and accessible
  • Test with screen readers and other assistive technologies

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard.
  • Screen Reader Support: The site is designed to work with screen readers.
  • Clear Headings: We use a logical heading structure to help navigation.
  • Alt Text: Images include descriptive alternative text.
  • Color Contrast: Text has sufficient contrast against backgrounds.
  • Resizable Text: Text can be resized without loss of functionality.
  • Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators for keyboard users.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content may have limitations:

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
  • Interactive maps may have limited accessibility for screen reader users
  • Some third-party content may not meet our accessibility standards

We are actively working to address these issues and improve accessibility across all content.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Compatibility

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

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

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

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