Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

The East Wear Bay Archaeological Project 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) 2.1 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 accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

• Consistent navigation throughout the website
• Clear page structure with proper heading hierarchy
• Skip to main content link on all pages
• Descriptive page titles and headings
• Breadcrumb navigation where appropriate

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast for text and interactive elements
• Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Focus indicators are visible for keyboard navigation
• Dark mode option for reduced eye strain
• No content that flashes more than three times per second

Images and Media

• Alternative text for all informative images
• Captions for video content where applicable
• Transcripts available for audio content
• 3D models include text descriptions

Interactive Elements

• All functionality available via keyboard
• Form labels and instructions clearly associated with controls
• Error messages clearly identify issues and suggest corrections
• Sufficient time to complete tasks

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

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

Known Limitations

While we strive for accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to update these documents or provide accessible alternatives.
• Third-party embedded content (such as social media feeds) may not fully conform to our accessibility standards.
• Some complex data visualizations may require additional description for screen reader users.

Physical Site Accessibility

For information about accessibility at our physical archaeological sites and events:

• Field school locations are assessed for accessibility
• Alternative activities available for participants with mobility limitations
• Accessible parking and pathways where possible
• Please contact us to discuss specific accessibility needs for site visits

Feedback and Contact

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

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

Enforcement

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may contact:

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of our website relies on the following technologies:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• WAI-ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment and Testing

We regularly test our website using:

• Automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual keyboard navigation testing
• Screen reader testing
• Color contrast analyzers
• User testing with people with disabilities

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement of our website's accessibility. We regularly review and update our content and features to ensure they remain accessible to all users. Staff receive training on digital accessibility and inclusive design principles.