Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Wells Cove Legacy Trust is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all visitors, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

We believe that all people should have equal access to information about our services and the ability to communicate with us. Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are continuously working to improve the usability of our website.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including:

• Visual impairments
• Hearing impairments
• Motor impairments
• Cognitive limitations

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

• Clear, consistent navigation throughout the website
• Proper heading hierarchy for easy content scanning
• Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
• Skip navigation links for keyboard users
• Logical tab order for keyboard navigation

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds
• Text that can be resized without loss of functionality
• No content that relies solely on color to convey meaning
• Visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation

Images and Media

• Alternative text descriptions for meaningful images
• Decorative images marked appropriately to be ignored by screen readers

Forms

• Clear labels associated with all form fields
• Error messages that clearly identify issues and how to fix them
• Required fields clearly indicated

Motion and Animation

• Reduced motion option supported for users who prefer minimal animation
• No content that flashes more than three times per second

Browser and Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

We recommend using the latest versions of major web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) for the best experience.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content or features may have limitations. We are actively working to address any accessibility gaps. If you encounter any barriers, please contact us so we can provide the information in an alternative format and work to improve our website.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

When contacting us about accessibility issues, please include:

• The page URL where you encountered the issue
• A description of the problem
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• Your preferred method of contact

We will make every effort to respond within 5 business days and work with you to resolve any accessibility concerns.

Alternative Access

If you are unable to access any content or use any features on this website due to a disability, please contact us. We will work with you to provide the information or service you need through an alternative communication method that is accessible to you.

Continuous Improvement

We view accessibility as an ongoing effort rather than a one-time task. We regularly review our website and processes to identify and address accessibility issues. We are committed to improving the accessibility of our website over time.