Accessibility Statement

This website is run by the David Buxton Liberal Democrats and was designed by WP Ability. We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities and have implemented several measures to support accessibility, including:

  • Incorporating accessibility into our mission statement.
  • Integrating accessibility standards into our procurement practices.
  • Providing ongoing accessibility training for our staff.
  • Including people with disabilities in our design personas.

Goal for Accessibility

Our objective is for as many people as possible to use this website effectively. This includes the ability to:

  • Zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen.
  • Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard.
  • Use most of the website with speech recognition software.
  • Listen to most of the website using screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.

The website text has been made as simple as possible to understand. AbilityNet provides advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Feedback and Contact Information

If you require information from this website in an alternative format (e.g., accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille), please reach out via libdems.org.uk/contact. We will consider your request and respond promptly.

Browser Compatibility

This website is optimised for the latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge. We advise against using browsers or mobile operating systems that are older than 5 years.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We continue to improve user experience and adhere to accessibility standards. If you encounter issues not listed here, or believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us via our Contact page.

Accessibility at Liberal Democrat Conference

Accessibility features at the conference include:

  • Induction loop systems for hearing aids.
  • Sign language interpretation and reserved seating at the front of the auditorium.
  • Ramp access to the stage and accommodations for wheelchair users to ensure timely stage access.

For more details about conference accessibility, visit libdems.org.uk/contact-conference.

Technical Information

The Liberal Democrats aim to comply with the accessibility standards under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. Currently, this website is partially compliant with the WCAG 2.1 AA standard, primarily due to user-generated content.

Non-Accessible Content

Issues include:

  • Images used as links without alternative text.
  • Non-optimal images and PDFs.
  • Non-descriptive button links.

Live Video

We strive to provide captions for live video content whenever possible.

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 11th April 2024 and last tested by WP Ability on 16th April 2024, using the WAVE browser extension.

For any further assistance, please email [email protected] or contact WP Ability at [email protected].