Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Impact for Animals is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We aim to meet internationally recognised accessibility standards and to provide a positive experience for all users.

 

Standards & Guidelines

We strive to conform with:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA

• Accessibility best practices recognised globally

• Where reasonably practicable, we aim to meet standards similar to those required under the UK Accessibility Regulations

Measures to Support Accessibility

To ensure accessibility of our website we:

• Implement semantic HTML for compatibility with assistive technologies

• Use meaningful headings, alt text, and descriptive links

• Ensure sufficient contrast for text and interactive elements

• Support keyboard navigation across the site

• Test with screen readers and accessibility tools during updates

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some content may not yet be fully accessible due to:

• Third-party content or embedded media that does not yet meet accessibility standards

• User-uploaded content (e.g., images in comments) without alt text

We are continually working to improve accessibility.

Feedback & Contact

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance:

Email: consultancy@impactforanimals.com
Subject: Accessibility Feedback
Please include the URL, page description, and the issue you experienced — we will respond within 7 business days.

Technical Specifications

This website uses:

✔ HTML5, CSS3, ARIA landmarks
✔ Alt text on images where appropriate
✔ Keyboard-navigable menus and forms

We regularly test using accessibility evaluation tools and manual testing.

Ongoing Improvements

We continuously review our site and services for accessibility improvements, including:

• Regular accessibility audits

• Training for content creators

• Improvements to visual and structural accessibility

Compliance Status

At the date above, we believe our website partially conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Ongoing work aims to increase compliance where feasible.

External Resources

For general accessibility guidance, you may find useful information from:

• World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) – https://www.w3.org/WAI/

• UK Government Web Accessibility Standards – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/accessibility-requirements-for-government-websites-and-applications

Enforcement Procedure

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may contact your local accessibility authority:

• In the United Kingdom: Equality and Human Rights Commission

• In other countries: relevant national accessibility body

Review & Updates

This Accessibility Statement is reviewed annually or when significant changes are made to the website.