Accessibility Policy – Ensuring Inclusive Access for All Users

Effective Date: 31/05/2024

Introduction – Liberal Arts Lodge Accessibility Policy

Liberal Arts Lodge 6659 (“we”, “our”, “us”) 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. 

Accessibility Standards

We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, which define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. These guidelines have three levels of accessibility (A, AA, and AAA). We aim to achieve AA compliance across our website. 

Measures to Support Accessibility

To ensure accessibility of our Website, we implement the following measures: 

Ongoing Monitoring and Testing:

Regularly testing our website for accessibility issues using automated tools and manual testing. 

Training for Staff:

Providing training for our staff to ensure they understand and implement accessibility best practices. 

User Feedback:

Welcoming feedback from users on accessibility issues they encounter on our Website. 

Accessibility Features

Some of the accessibility features incorporated into our Website include: 

Alternative Text:

Providing text alternatives for non-text content. 

Keyboard Navigation:

Ensuring the website is navigable by keyboard only. 

Readable Text:

Using sufficient contrast between text and background colours. 

Resizing Text:

Allowing users to resize text without loss of content or functionality. 

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our Website is designed to be compatible with: 

Screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and Voiceover. 

Browser magnification and text resizing tools. 

Speech recognition software for navigation. 

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, some content or features may not be fully accessible. If you encounter any issues or require assistance, please contact us, and we will provide alternatives or assistance as needed. 

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our Website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at: 

Address: Liberal Arts Lodge 6659 

Freemasons Hall, 60 Queen Street, London, WC2N 5AZ 

We strive to respond to feedback within 2 business days. 

Formal Complaints

If you believe we have not met your accessibility requirements, please contact us. We are committed to addressing your concerns and finding a solution. 

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement of our website’s accessibility. Regular audits and user feedback help us identify and address accessibility issues promptly.