ACCESSIBILITY POLICY

Effective Date: 11/02/2025
Last Updated: 11/02/2025

At Southpaw Dance Company, we are committed to ensuring that our website, southpaw.org.uk, is accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology. We believe in inclusivity and strive to create a digital experience that is welcoming and usable for everyone.

Our Commitment

We aim to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, ensuring that our website is:

  • Perceivable: Information and user interface components are presented in ways that can be perceived by all users.

  • Operable: All navigation and interaction features are easily operable, including for those using assistive technologies.

  • Understandable: Content is clear and easy to understand.

  • Robust: The website is compatible with a wide range of assistive devices, browsers, and technologies.

Key Accessibility Features

  • Alternative text for images and non-text content.

  • Clear and consistent navigation across the site.

  • Keyboard navigation support for users who cannot use a mouse.

  • Captions and transcripts for multimedia content where required.

  • Adjustable text size and high-contrast options for better readability.

Ongoing Improvements

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of southpaw.org.uk. This includes regular audits and updates to ensure we remain in line with the latest standards.

Feedback and Support

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please get in touch with us:

Email: info@southpaw.org.uk

We will do our best to respond to your query promptly and resolve any accessibility barriers you may experience.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure all content on our site meets accessibility standards, there may be third-party content (e.g., embedded videos, external links) that we cannot fully control. We will provide guidance where possible on how to access this content.