Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users, including those with visual impairments, other disabilities, older users, or those with slow internet connections or outdated software. This website is designed to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA, enabling everyone to understand, navigate, contribute to, and use its interactive services.

Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA due to the limitations listed below under "Known Limitations", as verified by an accessibility audit conducted on 9 July 2025.

Accessibility Features

• Text Size Adjustment: Our website supports text resizing up to 400% without loss of content or functionality. Use Ctrl + + (Windows) or Cmd + + (Mac) to zoom, adjust settings in your browser’s ‘View’ menu, or use pinch-to-zoom on mobile devices. Learn more here.
• Text Alternatives: All images and graphics conveying important information include text alternatives compatible with screen readers, per WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 1.1.1.

Known Limitations

We strive for full accessibility but acknowledge the following issues:

• Our website uses Bootstrap’s navbar component, which includes an aria-expanded attribute on a <div> to indicate its collapsible state. Due to Bootstrap’s default structure, this element lacks an explicit ARIA role and accessible name, which may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 4.1.2. We ensure the navigation is keyboard-accessible and links are clearly labelled for screen readers.

Feedback and Contact Information

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or need alternative formats, please contact us at accessibility@locata.org.uk. We aim to respond within 5 business days.

Enforcement Procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the 'accessibility regulations").

If you're not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Accessibility Measures

We conduct regular accessibility audits using tools like WAVE and axe to ensure WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. This website uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, tested for compatibility with assistive technologies like JAWS and VoiceOver.

Legal Compliance

We comply with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018, which requires WCAG 2.2 AA conformance for public entity websites.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was last updated on 09 July 2025.