This accessibility statement applies to https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk.
We aim to guarantee the accessibility of our content and services for disabled people who require additional access support. Resources have been dedicated to enhancing the website's user-friendliness and accessibility, driven by the aligned mission with Recite Me that every individual deserves to experience and engage with digital content equally.
Measures to support accessibility
This website takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
• Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
• Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
• Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for disabled people.
It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. This website aims to conform with WCAG 2.1 level AA.
Accessibility efforts and disclaimer
We are fully committed to the ongoing enhancement of the accessibility of our website and services. We are committed to ensuring that our services are accessible to disabled people Whilst we are always striving to enhance the accessibility of all pages and materials on our website, it's possible that some content has not yet been fully aligned with accessibility standards. This could be attributed to the fact that we may not have identified the most suitable fix to improve a user's experience.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We are always open to suggestions for accessibility improvements. If any issues are reported to us, we aim to respond to within five business days. Please email [email protected]. If you are not happy with how we have responded to the issue you have raised with us about the accessibility of our website, then please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS). The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for ensuring websites meet accessibility standards.
Third-party content and functionality
We may make use of third-party resources that embed content on our website. Wherever possible we will ensure these meet/comply with accessibility standards.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Our organisation is committed to making its website accessible to all visitors, in line with regional regulations and we aim to conform with the WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1) at level AA.
Technical specifications
Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browsers and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon so that we can conform with the accessibility guidelines we use.
What we are doing to improve accessibility
Our accessibility journey is continuing. We regularly review our website and its content to identify and fix known issues. We can do this by running a check of our website with the Recite Me Accessibility Checker. This statement is reviewed at least once a year and updated.
Last updated: April 2024
