Accessibility Statement

Last updated: 12 January 2026

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General

Dundee Congregational Church is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We strive to regularly make improvements to the user experience for everyone visiting our website, and apply the relevant accessibility standards to create an inclusive digital environment.

At Dundee Congregational Church, we believe that digital accessibility is not just a legal requirement but a fundamental human right. We strive to ensure that our website (https://dundeecongregational.church) is accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities or the assistive technologies they use.

Measures to support accessibility

Dundee Congregational Church takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

  • Regular accessibility audits using automated and manual testing tools
  • Implementation of WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines across all digital properties (our website, social media pages and M365 Tenant)
  • Continuous monitoring and improvement of accessibility features

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.

This website is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Fully conformant means that the content fully meets the accessibility standard without any exceptions.

This website also complies with:

Technical specifications

Our website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML5: Semantic markup for proper document structure
  • WAI-ARIA: Advanced accessibility attributes for complex interactions
  • CSS3: Responsive design and accessibility-friendly styling
  • JavaScript: Progressive enhancement for accessibility features

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used. Our website is built with progressive enhancement principles, ensuring core functionality remains available even if JavaScript is disabled.

Assessment approach

Dundee Congregational Church assessed the accessibility of our website by the following approaches:

Automated Testing

Manual Testing

  • Keyboard navigation testing across all interactive elements
  • Screen reader testing with NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
  • Colour contrast verification meeting WCAG AA standards

Accessibility Widget

This website is equipped with an accessibility widget to provide additional assistive features that go beyond standard web accessibility requirements:

Accessibility profiles for people with disabilities

Our accessibility widget includes specialised profiles designed for different types of disabilities:

  • Seizure Safe Profile: Eliminates flashes and reduces colour that could trigger seizures
  • Vision Impaired Profile: Enhances the website’s visuals for users with visual impairments
  • ADHD Friendly Profile: Reduces distractions and improves focus for users with ADHD
  • Cognitive Disability Profile: Provides additional reading and focusing assistance
  • Keyboard Navigation Profile: Optimises the website for keyboard-only navigation
  • Blind Users Profile: Optimises the website for screen-reader compatibility

Additional accessibility features

Additional accessibility features available through our widget:

  • Text Adjustments: Font size increases up to 200%, font family changes to readable fonts
  • Colour & Contrast: High contrast mode, colour adjustments for colourblind users
  • Content Highlighting: Link highlighting, button emphasis, and content structure emphasis
  • Navigation Aids: Reading guides, rulers, and content magnification
  • Motor Impairments: Focus indicators enhancement, click area enlargement
  • Animation Controls: Pause animations, reduce motion for vestibular disorders

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Accessibility Contact Information:

Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology

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

Screen Readers

  • NVDA (Windows) – Fully supported with regular testing
  • JAWS (Windows) – Comprehensive compatibility and optimisation
  • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS) – Native Apple screen reader support
  • TalkBack (Android) – Mobile accessibility optimisation
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking – Voice recognition software compatibility

Browsers

  • Recent versions of major browsers including Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari
  • Mobile web browsers on iPhones (like Safari) and Android phones (like Chrome)
  • Browser zoom up to 200% without horizontal scrolling
  • High contrast mode support across all browsers

Other Assistive Technology

  • Voice recognition software (Dragon, Windows Speech Recognition)
  • Switch navigation devices and software
  • Eye-tracking systems and head mouse devices
  • Alternative keyboards and input devices
  • Magnification software (ZoomText, MAGic)

Known limitations and alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of our website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known limitations:

1. Third-party Content: Some embedded content from third-party providers (social media widgets, videos, maps) may not be fully accessible. We work with vendors where possible to ensure accessibility compliance.

2. Legacy PDF Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible.

3. Live Content: Real-time content such as Facebook Live, live chat and dynamic updates may have accessibility limitations.

What we’re doing:

  • Regular accessibility improvements and updates
  • Third-party vendor accessibility reviews
  • Proactive identification and resolution of digital accessibility barriers

Assessment of current compliance

The website was last reviewed for accessibility compliance on 12 January 2026 and scored:

  • WCAG 2.1 AA: ✅ Fully Compliant