South Shields Photographic Society

Last updated: 10th October 2025
 

1. Our Commitment

South Shields Photographic Society is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of technology, ability, or circumstance. We aim to follow good practice and meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA where reasonably possible.

We want our website to be easy to use and understand for everyone, including people who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, speech recognition software, or alternative input devices.

2. How We Make Our Website Accessible

We have taken the following steps to make our website accessible: - Use of clear and simple language - High colour contrast between text and background - Responsive design for different devices and screen sizes - Text alternatives for non-text content (such as images) where appropriate - Keyboard navigation support for menus and links - Descriptive link text for better context

3. Known Limitations

We are aware that some parts of the website may not be fully accessible: -

• Some older PDF or RTF documents may not be fully compatible with screen readers -

• Some third-party embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, or social media feeds) may not meet accessibility standards

• Older images may lack descriptive alt text

We are continually reviewing and improving our website to address these issues.

4. Feedback and Contact Information

If you experience any accessibility difficulties or require information in a different format (such as large print, accessible PDF, or plain text), please contact us:

• Email: webmaster@southshieldsphotographicsociety.co.uk

• Website: https://www.southshieldsphotographicsociety.co.uk

We aim to respond to all accessibility-related enquiries within 10 working days.

5. Reporting Accessibility Problems

We welcome feedback on how we can improve accessibility. If you have difficulty accessing any part of the website or specific content, please let us know so we can investigate and resolve it.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for further advice: - Website: https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com - Telephone: 0808 800 0082

6. Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility

South Shields Photographic Society is committed to making its website accessible in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. Although these regulations do not legally apply to private clubs, we voluntarily align with them to ensure fair access to all visitors.

This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed above.

7. Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 10th October 2025.  It was last reviewed on 10th October 2025. The website was last tested for accessibility on [Pending].

Testing was carried out using: 

• Automated accessibility checking tools 

• Manual review of content and structure 

• Keyboard-only navigation testing