Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement

First Web Foundation
Website: https://firstwebfoundation.org/

accessibility statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

This accessibility statement confirms that the First Web Foundation is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

We believe the web should be accessible to all people. This includes those who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice recognition software, and keyboard navigation.

Accessibility Statement: What We’re Doing?

Through this Accessibility Statement, we aim to ensure that as many people as possible can use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

  • Change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings.
  • Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen.
  • Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard.
  • Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software.
  • Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver).

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard. We are working toward full compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

Standards We Follow

Our website aims to conform to the following accessibility standards:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA – International standard for web accessibility
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA – Latest international standard (implementation in progress)
  • EN 301 549 – European standard for digital accessibility aligned with WCAG
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – US federal accessibility requirements
  • European Accessibility Act (EAA) – EU accessibility requirements effective June 2025

Technical Specifications

The accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Current Accessibility Features

Our website includes these accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML structure for screen reader compatibility
  • Alternative text for images
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • Sufficient colour contrast ratios
  • Resizable text up to 200% without horizontal scrolling
  • Clear heading structure
  • Focus indicators for interactive elements
  • Skip to main content links

Known Issues and Limitations

We know some parts of this website may not be fully accessible:

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software
  • Some third-party embedded content may not meet accessibility standards
  • Complex data tables may lack proper headers in some sections

We are working to address these issues in our next website update.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law), through this Accessibility Statement, ensure that we:

  • Obtain clear consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device
  • Provide detailed information about all cookies we use
  • Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
  • Ensure cookie consent banners are accessible to all users
  • Maintain records of consent as required by law

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly. These do not require consent.

Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information.

Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalise your experience.

Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertising.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings, accessible from every page of our website.

Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know so that we can update our Accessibility Statement accordingly:

Email: accessibility@firstwebfoundation.org
Phone: [Contact number if available]
Address: [Physical address if available]

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

If You Cannot Access Content

If you need information on this website in a different format, please contact us:

  • Large print
  • Audio recording
  • Braille
  • Easy read format

We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 10 business days.

Enforcement Procedure

If you’re not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact:

For EU-related issues: Your local data protection authority or the European Commission
For US-related issues: The U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301
For UK-related issues: The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Regular Review and Improvement of Our Accessibility Statement

We regularly review and test our website for accessibility issues. Our accessibility statement is reviewed and updated:

  • When we make significant changes to the website
  • At least once every 12 months
  • When we receive feedback about accessibility barriers

Our Testing Methods

We test our website accessibility using:

  • Automated accessibility testing tools
  • Manual testing with screen readers
  • Keyboard-only navigation testing
  • User testing with people who have disabilities
  • Regular audits by accessibility experts

Technical Environment

This statement covers the main First Web Foundation website at https://firstwebfoundation.org/ and all its subpages.

The website is built using WordPress and follows current web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and WCAG guidelines.

Future Improvements

We are committed to continuously improving accessibility. Our upcoming improvements include:

  • Upgrading to WCAG 2.2 AA compliance
  • Enhanced mobile accessibility features
  • Improved screen reader compatibility
  • Better keyboard navigation
  • Additional language support

Statement Information

This statement was prepared on: 21 February 2025
Last reviewed: 01 May 2025
Last updated: 16 June 2025

This accessibility statement applies to the First Web Foundation website (https://firstwebfoundation.org/).

This accessibility statement demonstrates our commitment to ensuring equal access to information and functionality for all users. We will continue to monitor and improve the accessibility of our website as technology and standards develop.

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For more information about First Web Foundation, visit our About page or contact us through our Contact page.

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