Accessibility Policy
Effective Date: 6th August 2025 Last Updated: 6th August 2025
At South Kesteven District Council, we are committed to ensuring that our website www.solidersfromthesky.com, powered by the Drupal content management system, is accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology.
1. Our Commitment
We strive to make our website inclusive and usable for everyone, including people with:
- Visual impairments
- Hearing impairments
- Motor disabilities
- Cognitive limitations
Our goal is to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other applicable accessibility laws.
2. Accessibility Features
Our Drupal website includes the following features to support accessibility:
- Semantic HTML for screen reader compatibility
- Keyboard navigation for users who cannot use a mouse
- Alt text for all meaningful images
- Colour contrast that meets WCAG standards
- Responsive design for mobile and assistive technologies
- ARIA roles and landmarks to enhance navigation
- Skip to content links for easier page access
3. Ongoing Improvements
We regularly audit and update our website to improve accessibility. This includes:
- Conducting manual and automated accessibility testing
- Reviewing new content and features for compliance
- Training our team on inclusive design principles
- Using accessibility-focused Drupal modules
4. Supported Technologies
Our website is designed to work with modern browsers and assistive technologies, including:
- Screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Speech recognition software
- Browser zoom and text resizing
- Keyboard-only navigation
5. Feedback and Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
South Kesteven District Council
Email: communications@southkesteven.gov.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1476 406080
Address: The Picture House, St Catherine's Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6TT
We aim to respond to accessibility-related inquiries within [5-10 business days].
6. Legal Compliance
This policy supports our compliance with:
- Equality Act 2010 (UK)
- Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (if applicable)
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards