1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

The Echo Society is committed to ensuring our website and online services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology used. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and support, and we are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our digital platforms for all users.

 

2. Our Approach to Accessibility / Compliance Status

We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standard, which helps make web content more accessible for disabled users and more user-friendly for everyone.

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We are actively working toward full compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA. While most core features meet accessibility standards, some areas — such as older documents or third-party content — may not yet be fully accessible. We've made significant efforts to ensure our site is navigable and understandable for a wide range of users, but we acknowledge that some areas may still be in development or require further improvement.

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3. Technical Information About This Website's Accessibility

The Echo Society website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies and web browsers. This includes:

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• Semantic HTML: Our website uses clear, structured HTML to help assistive technologies understand the content and navigation.

• Keyboard Navigation: You should be able to navigate our website using only a keyboard.

• Text Alternatives: We aim to provide alternative text for all meaningful images, allowing screen readers to describe visual content.

• Contrast Ratios: We strive to maintain sufficient colour contrast between text and backgrounds for readability.

• Resizable Text: You should be able to zoom in on our content without it breaking or becoming unusable.

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Our website also includes an accessibility widget provided via a third-party Wix app. This tool allows users to customise their experience based on individual needs. Features include screen reader support, seizure-safe modes, ADHD-friendly layouts, dyslexic fonts, contrast and colour adjustments, text magnification, voice navigation, and more. Users can activate profiles tailored for blind users, motor impairments, cognitive support, and other accessibility needs. The widget also supports keyboard navigation and language translation.

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While this tool enhances accessibility for many users, we recognise that third-party widgets may not meet all individual needs or fully align with WCAG standards. We welcome feedback and remain committed to reviewing and improving our approach.

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4. What We're Doing to Improve Accessibility

Accessibility is an ongoing process at The Echo Society. We are committed to continuous improvement through:

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• Regular accessibility audits and testing: We use a combination of automated tools and manual user testing, including feedback from users with lived experience of disability or neurodivergence.

• Ongoing training: We provide regular training for our web content creators and developers to ensure accessibility remains a core priority.

• Responsive feedback loops: We review user feedback and implement necessary adjustments promptly.

• Prioritised development: Accessibility fixes and enhancements are prioritised in our development roadmap to ensure timely improvements.

 

5. Known Accessibility Limitations

While we strive for full compliance, we are aware of some areas that may not yet be fully accessible. For example:

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• Older PDF documents on our site may not be fully accessible to screen readers. We are working to either convert these or provide accessible alternatives upon request. If you need an accessible version of any content, please contact us via our website contact us form. We will do our best to provide an alternative format promptly.

• Some embedded content — such as our third-party event registration form, donation widget, or social media feeds — may not yet meet the same accessibility standards as our core website. We are exploring alternative solutions where possible

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6. Feedback and Contact Information

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

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Via our website feedback form (available by clicking here)

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If you are unable to use the form, you can also email us at info@theechosociety.org.uk.

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We aim to respond within 5–10 working days and will do our best to provide information in an accessible format or make the necessary improvements.

 

7. Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 12 July 2025. It will be reviewed and updated regularly, at least annually.