{"id":309286,"date":"2025-03-10T12:13:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T12:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/castlelake.chiltontowncouncil.co.uk\/?page_id=309286"},"modified":"2025-03-10T12:18:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T12:18:33","slug":"accessability-document","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/castlelakecg.co.uk\/?page_id=309286","title":{"rendered":"Accessability Document"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\"><strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"29\">Accessibility Statement<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"63\"><em data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"61\">Last Updated: 10th March, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"89\"><strong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"87\">1. Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"347\">Castle Lake Conservation Group is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience that allows everyone to access our information and services easily.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"553\">We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our website in compliance with the <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"488\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1<\/strong> at the <strong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"508\">AA level<\/strong> and relevant UK accessibility regulations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"587\">2. Accessibility Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"675\">We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility on our website:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1256\">\n<li data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"778\"><strong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"703\">Keyboard Navigation:<\/strong> Our website can be navigated using a keyboard without requiring a mouse.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"883\"><strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"813\">Alternative Text for Images:<\/strong> All images include descriptive alternative text for screen readers.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"991\"><strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"918\">Readable Fonts and Contrast:<\/strong> We use high-contrast colours and legible fonts to improve readability.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1080\"><strong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1013\">Resizable Text:<\/strong> Users can enlarge text without loss of content or functionality.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1159\"><strong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1104\">Accessible Forms:<\/strong> Our forms are labelled correctly for screen readers.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1256\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1181\">ARIA Landmarks:<\/strong> We use ARIA attributes to improve navigation for assistive technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1290\"><strong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1288\">3. Ongoing Improvements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1534\">We are continuously working to enhance the accessibility of our website and ensure compliance with evolving best practices. Our team regularly reviews content, updates accessibility features, and considers user feedback to improve usability.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1567\"><strong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1565\">4. Third-Party Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1806\">While we strive to make all content accessible, some third-party tools or embedded content (such as social media plugins) may not fully meet accessibility standards. We encourage third-party providers to follow accessibility guidelines.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1852\"><strong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1850\">5. Feedback and Contact Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"2029\">We welcome feedback on how we can improve accessibility. If you experience any difficulties using our website or need information in an alternative format, please contact us:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2108\">\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2044\">Email:<\/strong> <a data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2068\" rel=\"noopener\">info@castlelakecg.co.uk<\/a><br data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2071\" \/>\ud83d\udcde <strong data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2084\">Phone:<\/strong> 07397 862833<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2192\">We will do our best to address your concerns and provide an accessible solution.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2226\"><strong data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2224\">6. 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Introduction Castle Lake Conservation Group is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience that allows everyone to access our information and services easily. We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our website in compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level and relevant UK accessibility regulations. 2. Accessibility Features We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility on our website: Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard without requiring a mouse. Alternative Text for Images: All images include descriptive alternative text for screen readers. Readable Fonts and Contrast: We use high-contrast colours and legible fonts to improve readability. Resizable Text: Users can enlarge text without loss of content or functionality. 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