Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2025

Our Commitment

Origins Football CIC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to improve accessibility:

Navigation

  • Skip to main content link for keyboard users
  • Consistent navigation structure across all pages
  • Clear and descriptive link text
  • Logical heading hierarchy

Visual Design

  • Sufficient colour contrast ratios
  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • No content that flashes more than three times per second
  • Focus indicators for interactive elements

Content

  • Alternative text for images
  • Descriptive labels for form inputs
  • Error messages that identify the problem and suggest corrections
  • Clear and simple language

Technical

  • Valid HTML markup
  • ARIA landmarks and labels where appropriate
  • Keyboard-accessible interactive elements
  • Responsive design that works on various devices

Known Limitations

While we strive to adhere to WCAG 2.2 Level AA guidelines, we acknowledge that some content may have limitations:

  • Some older content may not fully meet all accessibility standards. We are working to update this content.
  • Some third-party content or embedded services may not be fully accessible.
  • Complex data visualisations may have limited accessibility. Alternative text descriptions are provided where possible.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

  • Email: info@originsfc.co.uk
  • Use our contact form at /contact

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Browser zoom up to 200%

Assessment Approach

Origins Football CIC has assessed the accessibility of this website through:

  • Self-evaluation using automated testing tools
  • Manual testing with keyboard navigation
  • Testing with screen reader software
  • Review against WCAG 2.2 guidelines

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you can contact the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS):

Website: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. Our ongoing efforts include:

  • Regular accessibility audits
  • Staff training on accessibility best practices
  • Incorporating accessibility into our development process
  • Monitoring and addressing user feedback

Contact Us

For any questions about accessibility or to report issues, please contact:

Origins Football CIC
Email: info@originsfc.co.uk
Herefordshire, UK