1. Introduction
Bishop Auckland Football Club Limited (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
2. Commitment to Accessibility
We strive to ensure that our website https://bishopafc.com is accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. Our goal is to provide a website that is:
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
- Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
- Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
- Robust: Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
3. Standards and Guidelines
Our website aims to comply with the following accessibility standards:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
- Accessible Information Standard for digital services in England.
4. Measures to Support Accessibility
To ensure accessibility of our website, we have taken the following measures:
- Accessibility is Part of Our Development Process: Accessibility considerations are integrated into our web development process, including design, content creation, and testing.
- Training: Our team members receive training on accessibility standards and best practices.
- Ongoing Evaluation: We regularly review our website for accessibility issues and make necessary improvements.
5. Known Accessibility Issues
While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our website may still present challenges:
- Third-Party Content: Some content provided by third-party services may not fully comply with accessibility standards. We endeavour to choose accessible third-party services, but we cannot guarantee their accessibility.
- User-Generated Content: Content submitted by users may vary in accessibility. We encourage all users to follow accessibility best practices when contributing content.
6. Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
- Email: accessibility@bishopafc.com
- Phone: 01388 604 605
- Postal Address: Bishop Auckland Football Club Limited
Heritage Park, Stadium Way,
Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 9AE
Assistance and Alternative Formats
If you require assistance or need content in an alternative format, please contact us using the information above. We are committed to providing accessible alternatives to ensure you can access all information and services available on our website.
7. Assessment Approach
To evaluate the accessibility of our website, we have conducted the following:
- Automated Testing: Utilised automated tools to identify and address common accessibility issues.
- Manual Testing: Performed manual reviews to assess the accessibility of content, navigation, and interactive elements.
- User Testing: Engaged with users, including those with disabilities, to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
8. Ongoing Improvements
We are committed to continually enhancing the accessibility of our website. This includes:
- Regular Audits: Conducting periodic accessibility audits to identify and rectify issues.
- Staying Informed: Keeping up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.
- User Feedback: Actively seeking and incorporating feedback from users to improve accessibility features.
9. Conformance Status
The accessibility of our website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We are actively working towards full compliance and regularly update our website to address accessibility issues.
