Accessibility Statement for Coastal Escapes UK

Coastal Escapes UK is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all people. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We strive 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. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for all people.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Coastal Escapes UK takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility throughout our design and development processes.
• Provide alternative text for images and non-text content.
• Ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Use clear and simple language.
• Ensure our website is navigable using a keyboard.
• Regularly test our website using accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

• Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text to provide context for users who cannot see them.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated entirely using a keyboard, ensuring accessibility for users with motor impairments.
• Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast throughout the site to meet WCAG guidelines for readability.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to provide structure and meaning to our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret.
• Resizable Text: Users can resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
• Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions to assist users in completing them accurately.
• ARIA Attributes: We utilize ARIA attributes where necessary to enhance the accessibility of interactive elements.
• Consistent Navigation: The website navigation is consistent across all pages, allowing users to easily find what they are looking for.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

• Third-Party Content: Some content from third-party providers may not be fully accessible. We are working with these providers to improve the accessibility of their content.
• Older Documents: Some older documents published before our current accessibility standards were implemented may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of reviewing and updating these documents.

Accessibility Testing

Coastal Escapes UK regularly tests its website for accessibility using a combination of automated tools and manual testing. We use the following tools:

• WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool): This tool helps us identify accessibility issues on our website.
• Accessibility Insights: This browser extension helps us find and fix accessibility issues.
• Screen Readers: We test our website using screen readers such as NVDA and VoiceOver to ensure it is accessible to users with visual impairments.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Coastal Escapes UK. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website.

Contact Information

If you have any accessibility concerns or require assistance, please contact us:

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may file a formal complaint with the Equality Advisory & Support Service (EASS).

Date of Statement

This statement was last updated on 18 October 2024.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Coastal Escapes UK is not responsible for the accessibility of these websites. We encourage you to review the accessibility statements of any third-party websites you visit.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Coastal Escapes UK relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

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

Assessment Approach

Coastal Escapes UK assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:

• Self-evaluation: The website was evaluated internally by our accessibility team.
• External evaluation: We have engaged with a third-party accessibility consultant to provide an independent assessment of our website.