Last updated: September 2025
Our Commitment
St Mark’s North Road is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standard and relevant UK accessibility regulations.
Accessibility Standards
We aim to meet the following standards:
- Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018
- Equality Act 2010
- WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines
What We’re Doing
To ensure accessibility, we:
- Use clear, simple language
- Provide alternative text for images
- Ensure sufficient colour contrast
- Make content keyboard navigable
- Structure content with proper headings
- Ensure forms are clearly labelled
- Test with screen readers and assistive technologies
Current Accessibility Status
We regularly review our website’s accessibility and work to address any issues identified. Our latest assessment was conducted in September 2025.
Known Issues
We are currently working to resolve the following accessibility issues:
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Non-Accessible Content
The following content may not be fully accessible:
- Third-party content: Some embedded videos or social media content (like our Facebook link for SMASH ) may not meet accessibility standards.
- PDF documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible.
- Live streaming: Some aspects of live streaming may have accessibility limitations.
We are working to address these issues and provide alternative formats where possible.
Feedback and Reporting Issues
We welcome feedback about the accessibility of our website. If you:
- Cannot access any part of the website
- Need information in a different format
- Have suggestions for improvement
Please contact our Churchwarden:
- Email: martin.litherland@hotmail.co.uk
- Phone: 07932756504
We aim to respond to accessibility enquiries within 5 working days.
Alternative Access
If you cannot access content on our website, we can provide:
- Information in large print
- Audio descriptions
- Alternative formats upon request
- Telephone support for online services
Technical Information
This website is built to be compatible with:
- Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Voice recognition software
- Screen magnifiers
- Browser accessibility features