*The PC is aware that there may be issues with accessibility for some pdf files and is working on a solution. In the meantime, please e-mail the Clerk at clerk@hambledon-pc.gov.uk to request accessible versions of documents.

Accessibility Statement for Hambledon Parish Council Website

This website is managed by Hambledon Parish Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website, and we are committed to making it accessible in line with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

You should be able to:

• change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
• zoom in up to 300% without text spilling off the screen
• navigate most of the website using only a keyboard
• navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
• listen to most of the website using a screen reader (such as JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver)
• access the website on a range of devices, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones

We have also made the website text as simple as possible to understand. For guidance on making your device easier to use if you have a disability, visit AbilityNet.

How Accessible is this Website?

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

• older PDFs and Word documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software
• some documents may not be structured with headings or tags for easy navigation
• there is no “skip to main content” link
• some images may be missing alternative text
• some content may not reflow correctly on smaller screens

We are working to fix these issues or provide accessible alternatives when new content is published.?

Feedback and Contact Information

If you need information on this website in a different format, such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille, please contact the Clerk via email (clerk@hambledon- pc.gov.uk) or telephone (02392 632106). We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 14 days.

Reporting Accessibility Problems with this Website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any accessibility problems please contact the Clerk as indicated above.

Enforcement Procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the accessibility regulations. If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical Information about this Website’s Accessibility

Hambledon Parish Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No.2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard due to the non-compliances listed below:

• Fully compliant means the site meets all requirements.
• Partially compliant means some parts do not fully meet accessibility standards (see “how accessible this website is” above).
• Non-compliant means the site does not meet accessibility standards.

Non-accessible Content - Navigation and Accessing Information

• Although text should reflow when you change the size of the window, pages with tables and images that are fixed in size as opposed to 100% may not.
• You cannot modify the line height or spacing of text.
• There’s no way to skip repeated content in the page header (for example, a “skip to main content” option) when using a screen reader.
• It’s not always possible to change the device orientation from horizontal to vertical without making it more difficult to view the content.

We believe the cost of fixing the issues with navigation and accessing information would be a disproportionate burden within the meaning of the accessibility regulations.