At Torbay Baton of Hope, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Our goal is to provide an inclusive and seamless online experience for all visitors.
Accessibility Statement
This statement reflects our ongoing efforts to enhance the accessibility of our website and was last updated on 30/7/2025. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to ensure that our website is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.
What web accessibility means to us
Web accessibility means creating a digital environment that allows individuals with disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the web. It involves a commitment to removing barriers and providing equal access to information and functionalities.
Our web accessibility initiatives
We have implemented various accessibility features in line with WCAG 2.1 guidelines to ensure our website meets a level of AA compliance. These initiatives include:
- - Utilizing the Accessibility Wizard to identify and address potential accessibility issues
- Setting the language and content order of the site’s pages
- Establishing clear heading structures and providing alternative text for images
- Implementing color combinations that meet required contrast ratios
- Minimizing the use of motion and ensuring multimedia accessibility
Declaration of Partial Compliance with External Content
Certain pages on our site may rely on third-party content, leading to partial compliance with the accessibility standard. We are actively working to address these dependencies and improve accessibility across all web pages.
Commitment to Physical Accessibility
In addition to digital accessibility, we are dedicated to ensuring physical accessibility in our organization. This encompasses all aspects, from entry points and facilities to additional services and accessories for individuals with disabilities.
Contact Us
If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for enhancing accessibility on our website, please reach out to our accessibility coordinator:
- Nate Brett
- batonofhope@torbay.gov.uk