Accessibility information

This Accessibility Statement is designed to provide information about the accessibility of the Rayne Parish Council website in compliance with the UK law, specifically the Equality Act 2010 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level.

Rayne Parish Council is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive and user-friendly online experience for everyone.

If you encounter any accessibility issues or require assistance with our website, please contact us at:

• Name: Mrs Hazel Godfrey, Rayne Parish Clerk
• Email: rpc@rayne-essex.gov.uk
• Phone: 01376 552489

This website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We continuously work to improve accessibility and are in the process of identifying and fixing accessibility issues on our website.

If you require any of the content on our website in an alternative format or have difficulty accessing specific information, please contact us, and we will make every effort to provide you with the information you need in a suitable format.

We have implemented the following features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

• Alternative text for images: Images on our website are provided with descriptive alt text when necessary.
• Keyboard Navigation: The website can be navigated using a keyboard.
• Clear and Simple Language: We aim to use plain language to make content more understandable.
• Text Resizing: Users can adjust the text size using their browser settings.
• Contrast: We strive to ensure adequate color contrast for text and background elements.
• Forms: Online forms are designed to be accessible with appropriate labels and error messages.

While we work to make our website fully accessible, we are aware that there are areas where accessibility needs improvement. We are actively addressing these issues, including but not limited to:

• Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible.
• Certain third-party content or services may not meet accessibility standards.

We are committed to making ongoing improvements to our website to enhance accessibility. This includes:

• Regular accessibility assessments and audits of our website.
• Employee training on web accessibility.
• Collaboration with users to gather feedback on accessibility issues.

We welcome feedback from users to help us improve accessibility on our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us using the provided contact information.

If you believe that we have not responded to your accessibility-related concerns in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for further assistance.