Accessibility Statement for Environment Action Scilly

Environment Action Scilly 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 to guarantee an inclusive browsing experience.

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.

Environment Action Scilly is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the strictest accessibility standard, though the core infrastructure of the website supports assistive technologies.

Accessibility Features on this Website

Our website is built using the Squarespace platform. We leverage its native accessibility features to ensure that users can:

  • Navigate using a keyboard: A built-in focus outline highlights links and form fields, and a "Skip to Content" link is available by pressing the Tab key.

  • Utilise screen readers: Built-in ARIA landmarks and proper HTML structures provide predictable layouts for screen readers.

  • View alt text: Alternative text descriptions are added to all meaningful images to assist visually impaired visitors.

  • Zoom seamlessly: Content can be magnified up to 300% using standard browser controls without text spilling off the screen.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure the accessibility of Environment Action Scilly's website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations:

  • Third-Party Integrations: Embedded maps, booking widgets, or social media feeds may not fully meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards due to limitations in third-party code.

  • Video Captions: Older video content hosted via YouTube or Vimeo embeds may lack synchronised closed-caption files.

  • PDF Documents: Some legacy PDF or downloadable documents may not be fully optimised for screen reader tracking.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or require website information in an alternative format (such as an accessible PDF, large print, or audio recording), please get in touch.

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback and requests within [e.g., 5 to 10] working days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your accessibility complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for independent advice and assistance under the UK Equality Act 2010.

This statement was created on 15th July 2026 using guidelines adapted from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).