ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Effective Date: October 2025
Our Commitment to Accessibility
The Legbourne & Little Cawthorpe Village Voices Project is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to enjoy our village stories and participate in preserving our heritage.
Accessibility Standards
We aim to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. This means our website should be: • Perceivable - information presented in ways everyone can understand • Operable - navigation and functionality available to all users • Understandable - clear information and user interface • Robust - compatible with assistive technologies
What We've Done to Make Our Site Accessible
Visual Accessibility
• High contrast colours throughout the website • Large, readable fonts (minimum 16px, often larger) • Clear headings that organize content logically • Alt text descriptions for all images • Scalable text that can be enlarged up to 200% without problems
Audio Accessibility
Clear audio quality in all recordings • Simple audio controls that work with keyboard navigation • Volume controls easily accessible • Pause and replay functions for all audio content
Navigation Accessibility
• Keyboard navigation throughout the entire website • Skip links to main content areas • Consistent navigation structure across all pages • Clear page titles that describe content • Logical tab order through all interactive elements
Content Accessibility
• Plain English used throughout the website • Short paragraphs and clear structure • Descriptive link text that explains where links go • Error messages that clearly explain what went wrong • Form labels that clearly identify required information
Known Limitations
We're a small volunteer project, and some accessibility features are still being improved:
Currently Working On:
Complete audio transcripts for all recordings (in progress) • Screen reader optimization for audio players • Mobile accessibility testing across all devices •
Platform Limitations:
Some accessibility features are limited by our Wix platform, but we're working within these constraints to provide the best experience possible.
How to Use Our Site Accessibly
For Screen Reader Users:
Headings organise each page logically • Skip links available at top of each page • Alt text describes all images and graphics • Audio transcripts are currently not available for audio recordings but it is our intention within the limitation of our volunteer status.
For Keyboard Users:
Tab key moves through all interactive elements • Enter key activates buttons and links • Arrow keys control audio players • Space bar pauses/plays audio
For Low Vision Users:
High contrast mode supported in all browsers • Text scaling up to 200% without horizontal scrolling • Clear visual indicators for all interactive elements • Consistent layout across all pages
Getting Help with Accessibility
If You Have Trouble:
Contact us immediately - we want to help • Describe the specific problem you encountered • Tell us your setup (device, browser, assistive technology) • We'll work to fix issues as quickly if at all possible
Alternative Ways to Access Content:
Written transcripts - our ambition is to provide written versions of any audio content • In-person assistance - we can arrange face-to-face help.
Please contact us for the latest situation. CLICK HERE.
Feedback and Complaints
We Want to Hear From You:
What works well for you on our website • What barriers you encounter • Suggestions for improvement • Requests for specific accessibility features
How to Provide Feedback:
Phone: 01507 123456 Post: Mike Cartwright, The Old Schoolhouse, Legbourne, Lincolnshire
Our Response Commitment:
• Acknowledge your message within 2 working days • Investigate accessibility issues promptly • Provide interim solutions while working on fixes • Update you on our progress
Third-Party Content
Wix Platform:
Our website is built on Wix, which has its own accessibility features and limitations. We work within their framework to maximize accessibility.
External Links:
Links to external websites may not meet the same accessibility standards. We try to choose accessible external resources when possible.
Regular Reviews
We review our website accessibility: • User feedback integration • Updates when platform features improve
Legal Compliance
We aim to comply with: • UK Equality Act 2010 • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 • European EN 301 549 accessibility standard. If you believe we're not meeting these standards, please let us know.
Contact Information
Project Coordinator: Mike Cartwright
Email: cartwrightmike69@gmail.com
Phone: 07738 082733
Post: Roselea, Mill Lane, Legbourne, Lincolnshire LN11 8LT
Accessibility is ongoing work. We're committed to continuous improvement and welcome your feedback to help us make our village heritage accessible to everyone.