Holmfirth.uk 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, aiming for WCAG 2.2 Level AAA conformance.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Holmfirth.uk is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AAA.
Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We provide an "Accessibility Mode" (available in the top bar) to further enhance contrast and readability for users who require it.
Accessibility features
Our website includes the following features to improve accessibility:
- Skip to Content link: Allows keyboard users to bypass navigation and jump straight to the main content.
- Accessibility Mode: A dedicated toggle that enhances color contrast to meet AAA standards (7:1), increases font sizes, and ensures all links are underlined.
- Focus Indicators: Highly visible focus outlines for all interactive elements.
- Semantic HTML: Proper use of headings, landmark regions, and ARIA attributes to support screen readers.
- Reduced Motion: Respects system-level "prefers-reduced-motion" settings.
Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology
Holmfirth.uk is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
Technical specifications
Accessibility of Holmfirth.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
Limitations and alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Holmfirth.uk, there may be some limitations. For example, some legacy content or third-party integrations (like embedded maps or social feeds) may not fully meet AAA standards. We are working to address these where possible.
Feedback and contact information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Holmfirth.uk. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
- E-mail: accessibility@holmfirth.uk
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.