Accessibility Statement

Ark Heritage 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.

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where all visitors can easily navigate and interact with our website (once launched) and understand the information about our artisan pop-ups and products.

Accessibility Standards

To help us make the Ark Heritage website a positive place for everyone, we aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide range of disabilities. Conforming to these guidelines helps make the website more user-friendly for everyone.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Ark Heritage takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

Clear and Simple Language: We strive to use plain language that is easy to understand.
Keyboard Navigation: Our website will be designed to be fully navigable using only a keyboard.
Alternative Text for Images: All meaningful images will include descriptive alternative text to be read by screen readers.
Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be fully responsive and accessible across various devices and screen sizes.
Colour Contrast: We aim for sufficient colour contrast between text and background elements to ensure readability.
Form Accessibility: Forms will be designed with clear labels and instructions to ensure they are accessible to assistive technologies.
Ongoing Training: Our team will receive ongoing training to ensure accessibility is considered in all aspects of content creation and website development.

Feedback

We are always looking for ways to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on Ark Heritage's website or at our pop-up events, please don't hesitate to contact us. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us make continuous improvements.

Please provide as much detail as possible, including the specific page or feature you are having difficulty with, and the nature of the problem.

Limitations and Future Improvements

While we strive to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website. We are continuously working to improve and address any areas that may present challenges.