Accessibility Statement

1. Introduction

West Auckland Town AFC (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

2. Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to ensure that our website www.westaucklandtownafc.co.uk is accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. Our goal is to provide a website that is:

Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.

Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.

Understandable: Information and the user interface must be understandable.

Robust: Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

3. Standards and Guidelines

Our website aims to comply with the following accessibility standards:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
• Accessible Information Standard for digital services in England.

4. Measures to Support Accessibility

To ensure accessibility of our website, we have taken the following measures:

Accessibility is Part of Our Development Process: Accessibility considerations are integrated into our web development process, including design, content creation, and testing.

Training: Our team members receive training on accessibility standards and best practices.

Ongoing Evaluation: We regularly review our website for accessibility issues and make necessary improvements.

5. Known Accessibility Issues

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our website may still present challenges:

Third-Party Content: Some content provided by third-party services may not fully comply with accessibility standards. We endeavour to choose accessible third-party services, but we cannot guarantee their accessibility.

User-Generated Content: Content submitted by users may vary in accessibility. We encourage all users to follow accessibility best practices when contributing content.

6. Feedback and Contact Information

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

Email: Info@westaucklandtownafc.co.uk

Phone: 07873 676791

Postal Address:
West Auckland Town AFC,
Darlington Road,
West Auckland,
DL14 9HU

Assistance and Alternative Formats

If you require assistance or need content in an alternative format, please contact us using the information above. We are committed to providing accessible alternatives to ensure you can access all information and services available on our website.

7. Assessment Approach

To evaluate the accessibility of our website, we have conducted the following:

Automated Testing: Utilised automated tools to identify and address common accessibility issues.

Manual Testing: Performed manual reviews to assess the accessibility of content, navigation, and interactive elements.

User Testing: Engaged with users, including those with disabilities, to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.

8. Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to continually enhancing the accessibility of our website. This includes:

Regular Audits: Conducting periodic accessibility audits to identify and rectify issues.

Staying Informed: Keeping up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.

User Feedback: Actively seeking and incorporating feedback from users to improve accessibility features.

9. Conformance Status

The accessibility of our website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We are actively working towards full compliance and regularly update our website to address accessibility issues.