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Accessibility Statement

At LDCN, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually strive to improve the user experience for everyone and adhere to the Disability Act 2005 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA.

Accessibility Features

  • Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be fully navigated using keyboard controls without traps or hidden focus states.
  • Screen Reader Compatibility: The site is designed to work with popular screen readers, enabling access for visually impaired users.
  • Alternative Text for Images: All images include descriptive alternative text.
  • Contrast and Colour Choices: Text and background combinations meet contrast ratio requirements for readability.
  • Resizable Text: Text can be resized without loss of functionality or content.
  • Forms and Interactive Elements: Forms are labelled, keyboard-accessible, and screen-reader friendly.
  • Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML to support assistive technologies.
  • Focus Visibility: Interactive elements have a visible focus indicator that is not obscured by other content.
  • Accessible Inputs: Interactive elements (buttons, links, form fields) meet or exceed the recommended target size of 24×24px.
  • Alternative to Dragging: Features requiring drag actions can also be completed using simple clicks or keyboard input.
  • Consistent Help: Access to help and support (contact forms, email, phone) is provided consistently across pages.
  • Reduced Redundant Entry: Forms are designed to avoid requiring users to re-enter the same information multiple times.
  • Accessible Authentication: Login and verification processes avoid reliance on memory or cognitive tests,
    with alternatives provided where necessary.

Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to regularly reviewing and improving accessibility on our website. Our team conducts accessibility audits, gathers feedback from users, and implements updates based on evolving accessibility standards and technologies.

Feedback

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at our contact page. Your feedback is valuable and helps us ensure an inclusive online experience for all users.