Inclusive by Design

Accessibility Statement

Last updated: 26 February 2026

Accessibility Commitment

Relay For Life Rossendale is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an accessible website that conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard.

We believe that everyone should be able to access information about our charity events, fundraising activities, and community initiatives regardless of their abilities.

Compliance Status

This website is designed to comply with the WCAG 2.1 Level AA standard, as required by the UK Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018.

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website and welcome feedback from users.

Accessibility Features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

Semantic HTML structure — Proper use of headings, landmarks, and semantic elements for screen reader compatibility
Keyboard navigation — All interactive elements can be accessed and operated using keyboard alone
Skip links — Links at the top of each page allow keyboard users to skip to main content or navigation
Focus indicators — Clear visual indicators show which element has keyboard focus
Colour contrast — All text meets WCAG AA minimum contrast requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
ARIA landmarks — Major page sections are marked with landmark roles for screen reader navigation
Alternative text — Images have appropriate alternative text descriptions
Form accessibility — All form inputs have labels and error messages are accessible to screen readers
Text sizing — Content remains readable when resized up to 200% without horizontal scrolling
Reduced motion support — Animations respect user's motion preferences

Keyboard Navigation

You can navigate this website using only your keyboard:

Tab Move forward through interactive elements
Shift+Tab
Move backward
Enter/Space
Activate buttons and links
Esc Close modals and dropdowns

Contact Us

If you experience any difficulty accessing our website or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: relay@relayforliferossendale.org.uk
Phone: 01700 000 000
Or use our contact form
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