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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: December 2024

Our Commitment

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

We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, should have equal access to spiritual resources and support. This is especially important given our mission to serve all those connected with the criminal justice system.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features:

Navigation

  • Skip link to bypass navigation and go directly to main content
  • Consistent navigation structure across all pages
  • Keyboard-accessible menus and interactive elements
  • Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation

Content

  • Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
  • Alternative text for meaningful images
  • Sufficient colour contrast ratios
  • Resizable text without loss of functionality
  • Clear and simple language

Technical

  • Valid HTML markup
  • ARIA landmarks for screen reader navigation
  • Form labels and error messages
  • Responsive design for all screen sizes
  • Works with browser zoom up to 200%

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content may have limitations:

  • PDF documents: Some older documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these. Please contact us if you need an accessible alternative.
  • Third-party content: Some embedded content from third parties may not meet our accessibility standards.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Browser Support

We support the current and previous major versions of the following browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

Alternative Formats

If you need information in an alternative format, please contact us. We can provide:

  • Large print versions
  • Plain text versions
  • Audio versions (on request)

Feedback & Contact

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

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days.

Enforcement Procedure

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

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continually improving accessibility. This statement will be reviewed and updated regularly as we make improvements.