Accessibility Statement
We're committed to ensuring our website is accessible to everyone, including users with disabilities.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
The Gorran Haven community website is committed to providing an accessible experience for all users, regardless of ability or technology. We believe everyone should be able to access information about our beautiful village.
Universal Design
Our website is designed to be usable by people with diverse abilities and disabilities.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly review and improve our accessibility features based on user feedback and best practices.
Accessibility Features
⌨️ Keyboard Navigation
- • All interactive elements can be accessed using keyboard navigation
- • Tab key moves focus to the next interactive element
- • Shift + Tab moves focus to the previous element
- • Enter key activates buttons and links
- • Escape key closes modal dialogs and menus
👁️ Visual Design
- • High contrast colors that meet WCAG AA standards
- • Readable fonts with appropriate sizing (minimum 16px)
- • Clear visual hierarchy with proper heading structure
- • Sufficient white space for easy reading
- • Icons and images include alternative text descriptions
🔊 Screen Reader Support
- • Semantic HTML structure for proper content interpretation
- • Descriptive alt text for all meaningful images
- • Proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
- • ARIA labels for complex interactive elements
- • Skip links to navigate to main content quickly
📱 Mobile Accessibility
- • Responsive design that works on all screen sizes
- • Touch targets are at least 44px for easy tapping
- • Content reflows properly when zoomed to 200%
- • Portrait and landscape orientations supported
- • Voice control and switch navigation compatible
Standards & Guidelines
Our website aims to conform to the following accessibility standards:
🌐 WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 at Level AA compliance
🏛️ Section 508
US Federal accessibility standards compliance
🇬🇧 UK Accessibility Regulations
Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018
🌍 EN 301 549
European accessibility standard
Known Issues & Limitations
⚠️ Current Limitations
We're actively working to address these known accessibility issues:
- • Some historical images may lack detailed alternative text (we're working with the community to add descriptions)
- • Image carousel may not be fully keyboard accessible on all devices
- • Some external links and embedded content may not meet full accessibility standards
Feedback & Support
We Want to Hear From You
If you experience any accessibility barriers while using our website, or if you have suggestions for improvement, please let us know. Your feedback helps us make the site better for everyone.
Alternative Formats
If you need information from this website in an alternative format, we'll do our best to help. Please contact us with your specific requirements.
Large Print
Available on request
Audio Format
Available on request
Telephone Support
Contact us for assistance
Last Updated: September 13, 2025
This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect our ongoing commitment to accessibility.
Help Us Improve
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. Your feedback and contributions help make our website better for everyone.