Accessibility statement for Kirksanton Village Hall

This statement covers kirksantonvillagehall.co.uk. We aim to meet WCAG 2.2 AA and improve the site within the funds available.

Last updated: 4 October 2025

Status

Partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA.

What works well

• Each page uses a single H1. Headings follow a clear H1 → H2 → H3 order.
• Pages resize and reflow on phones and tablets.
• Navigation is consistent across pages.
• Images, including galleries, have meaningful alternative text or are marked decorative.
• Legal pages (Privacy, Terms, Accessibility) use clear headings and plain language.

Helpful tools and links for you

• Change text size and zoom
  Use your browser’s zoom: Ctrl + + (Windows) or Cmd + + (Mac) to zoom in; Ctrl/Cmd + 0 to reset.
  Help pages: Chrome · Microsoft Edge · Firefox · Safari
• Reader / Immersive modes
  Many browsers offer a simplified reading view (Reader View / Immersive Reader). See your browser help above for how to switch it on.
• Screen readers
  Windows: NVDA (free) or Narrator (Microsoft accessibility)
  Apple: VoiceOver (Apple accessibility)
  Android: TalkBack (Google accessibility)
• Keyboard only
  Move with Tab / Shift+Tab. Activate with Enter or Space.
• Magnifier, contrast and colour
  Windows: Magnifier, High Contrast, Closed Captions (Microsoft accessibility) · macOS/iOS: Zoom, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion (Apple accessibility) · Android: Magnification, Colour correction (Google accessibility)
• Dictation and speech control
  Voice typing and control are built in on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. See the accessibility links above for how to enable them.
• Documents and PDFs
  If a PDF is hard to read, ask us for an HTML or large-print version. Tips: Adobe accessibility.
• Free one-to-one digital help (UK)
  AbilityNet offers free advice for disabled and older people using technology.
• Ask us for a different format
  We can provide content in large print, plain-text email or other formats. Email enquiries@kirksantonvillagehall.co.uk or call 01229 771680.

Known issues

• Link text: Some event links repeat similar copy. We will add context (for example, date/title) so each link makes sense out of context.
• Forms: We will tighten programmatic labels, required states, and inline error messages so screen readers announce them correctly.
• Booking calendar: The timetable grid needs stronger table/grid semantics, clear headers, and reliable keyboard focus behaviour.
• Cookie banner: Duplicate visible labels make the dialog noisy. We will simplify wording and ensure distinct control names.
• Target size on mobile (2.5.8): Some tap targets may be under 24×24 CSS px. We will increase hit areas or spacing.
• Legacy PDFs: Older PDFs are not fully accessible. We will replace with HTML pages or tagged PDFs.

What we are doing next

• Quick fixes (0–4 weeks): improve link text and cookie banner wording.
• Medium fixes (1–3 months): form labels and error association; keyboard focus order/visibility; calendar semantics.
• Ongoing: checks during updates; re-test against WCAG 2.2 AA twice a year.

Costs and proportionality

We are a volunteer-run hall with limited funds. We prioritise high-impact, low-cost changes first, then schedule larger items as budget allows.

• Link text and cookie banner copy: £0–£300.
• Forms (labels, errors, focus, validation): £300–£800.
• Booking calendar accessibility: £400–£1,200 (depends on widget options).
• Replace or remediate key PDFs: £100–£300 per long document (often cheaper to convert to HTML).

Content outside our control

Some embedded third-party services may have limitations. We will seek accessible options or provide an alternative route to the same information.

Feedback and alternative formats

If you need information in a different format, contact us:

• Email: enquiries@kirksantonvillagehall.co.uk
• Telephone: 01229 771680
• Post: Kirksanton Village Hall, Kirksanton, Cumbria LA18 4NN

Please include the page URL, what you need, and your contact details. We aim to reply within 5 working days.

Reporting accessibility problems

If you find an accessibility problem not listed here, please tell us using the contact details above. We will log it, assess impact, and schedule a fix.

Preparation of this statement

• Prepared by the Kirksanton Village Hall Committee.
• Method: self-assessment against WCAG 2.2 AA with checks for keyboard access, zoom, and basic screen reader use.
• Review: by 31 January 2026, or sooner after major site changes.