Accessibility Statement

This website is run by The Ampleforth Soicety and this statement applies to https://society.ampleforthcollege.org.uk. We want as many people as possible to be able to 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 400% without the text spilling off the screen

• navigate most of the website using a keyboard or 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.

Accessibility Features

• Responsive Design: Our website is designed to work on various devices and screen sizes, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.

• Keyboard Navigation: The website is navigable via keyboard to accommodate users who cannot use a mouse.

• Text Readability: We use clear and legible fonts, sufficient colour contrast, and adjustable text size to enhance readability.

• Alternative Text: Images and graphics include descriptive alternative text to assist users with visual impairments.

• Captioning and Transcripts: Multimedia content, such as videos, includes captions or transcripts where applicable.

 

Ongoing Efforts

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website by:

• Screen reader compatibility: whilst our website has been built include functionality that works with screen readers, we may need to make some improvements by working with our website provider.

• Regular audits and user testing: We commit to annual audits and user testing.

• User feedback: We will incorporate feedback from users to enhance accessibility.

• Keeping up-to-date: We will endeavour to keep up to date with evolving accessibility standards and best practices.

Third-Party Content

While we aim to ensure all content on our website is accessible, some third-party materials or linked resources may not fully meet accessibility standards. We encourage you to contact us if you have difficulties accessing external content.

Compliance status

The website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard. 

Need Assistance?

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions to improve your experience, please contact us:

• Email: societymail@ampleforth.org.uk

• Phone: 01439 766000

• Mailing Address: The Ampleforth Society, Ampleforth College, York, YO62 4ER

When reporting an issue, please include:

• The webpage or feature you experienced difficulties with.

• Your contact information (optional, if you would like a response).

Commitment to Improvement

The Ampleforth Society values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all members of our community. Your feedback is essential in helping us achieve this goal.

This statement was first prepared on 15 May 2025. It was prepared through self-assessment of the website's compliance.

This statement was last updated on 15 May 2025.