UPDATED april 22, 2024

Accessibility Statement

At St. John's Norwood, we're committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Accessibility is a core component of our mission and internal policies, and we strive to make our digital presence as inclusive as possible.

Measures to Enhance Accessibility

To support and improve accessibility, we have taken the following actions:

  • Accessibility is a part of our our mission:
    Accessibility is integral to our mission and community engagement.
  • Our internal policies ensure accessibility:
    We regularly review our policies to ensure they include accessibility standards.
  • We have clear accessibility goals:
    Our team has defined responsibilities to ensure ongoing accessibility improvements.

Conformance Status

Our website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines help make the web more accessible to users with disabilities. 

Browser and Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with modern browsers and assistive technologies. However, it may not function optimally with:

  • Browsers or mobile operations more than three versions old.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility depends on the following technologies that are necessary for achieving conformance with the accessibility standards.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts, there are some areas of our website that may have limitations:

  • Uploaded Images:
    Some images may not have text alternatives, particularly those from third-party contributions. We conduct monthly audits to improve our site's accessibility and encourage users to report any issues they encounter.
  • Videos may not automatically display captions:
    Please use the controls to activate captions. 
  • PDFs and Other Documents:
    Not all documents may be fully accessible. Upon request, we can provide documents in alternative formats.
  • Language and Localization:
    Currently, our content is primarily in English. 
  • Compatibility with Older Technologies: We encourage users to access our website with modern technologies for the best experience.

Assessment Approach

We assess the accessibility of our website through:

  • Self-Evaluation:
    Regular reviews of our website by our Communications Team.
  • Use of the AccessiBE Plugin:
    AccessiBE is a technology company that provides web accessibility solutions and technologies to help organizations comply with ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA requirements. We've installed their plugin on our website to ensure optimal accessibility.
  • Consultation with third-party web developers:
    We engaged with a third-party web developer to ensure our website meets accessibility standards.

We are dedicated to continually improving the accessibility of our website to provide an inclusive digital experience for all our visitors.

FEEDBACK AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve our accessibility. If you encounter any barriers, please contact us; we aim to respond to feedback within 72 hours: