Accessibility Statement
Last reviewed: March 2026
Our Commitment
Roots & Rights CIC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We believe that everyone should be able to access information about our work, services, and community impact without barriers.
We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards across our website.
Conformance Status
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.
What We've Done
We have taken the following steps to ensure our website is accessible:
Semantic HTML
Proper use of headings, landmarks, and ARIA attributes throughout the site.
Keyboard Navigation
All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard alone.
Colour Contrast
Sufficient contrast ratios between text and background colours.
Alt Text
Meaningful alternative text on all informative images.
Responsive Design
Content reflows and adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels.
Heading Hierarchy
Clear, logical heading structure for easy navigation with assistive technology.
Focus Indicators
Visible focus styles on all interactive elements for keyboard users.
Readable Text
Clear typography with comfortable line heights and text sizing.
Known Limitations
As a newly launched website, we are actively working to identify and resolve any remaining accessibility issues. While we have made every effort to ensure the site meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards, there may be some areas that we are still improving.
If you encounter any barriers or issues, we want to hear about them so we can fix them promptly.
Feedback and Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Roots & Rights CIC website. If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of this website, or if you have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Accessibility Feedback
Email: hello@rootsandrights.org.uk
Please include "Accessibility" in the subject line so we can prioritise your enquiry.
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days.
Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you can contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC):
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Website: equalityhumanrights.com
The Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) can also help:
Website: equalityadvisoryservice.com