Accessibility Statement

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

Autonomie is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

We believe that everyone should be able to access information about our services and support, regardless of their abilities or the technology they use.

2. Accessibility Standards

This website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

We also aim to comply with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

3. Measures to Support Accessibility

Autonomie takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility as part of our website design and development process
• Provide clear and consistent navigation throughout the site
• Use descriptive headings and labels
• Ensure sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds
• Provide alternative text for images
• Enable keyboard navigation
• Use clear and simple language where possible
• Ensure forms are clearly labeled and easy to use

4. Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

This website is designed to be compatible with:

• Recent versions of major web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
• Browser text size and zoom features
• Keyboard-only navigation

The website may not work optimally with older browsers or assistive technologies. We recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser for the best experience.

5. Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some areas of this website may not yet be fully accessible. We are aware of the following limitations:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers
• Some embedded third-party content may not meet accessibility standards
• Some images may lack adequate alternative text descriptions

We are working to address these issues and improve accessibility across all areas of the website.

6. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days.

7. Alternative Formats

If you need information from this website in a different format, please contact us. We can provide information in:

• Large print
• Easy read format
• Audio format
• Braille (where possible)

We will consider your request and respond within 10 working days.

8. Technical Specifications

The accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

9. Assessment and Testing

This website has been assessed using:

• Automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual testing with keyboard navigation
• Screen reader testing
• Color contrast analysis

We conduct regular accessibility reviews and testing to identify and address any issues.

10. Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you can contact the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland:

11. Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly review and update our website to improve accessibility and ensure compliance with current standards.

This accessibility statement will be reviewed and updated as we make improvements to the website.

12. Statement Approval

This accessibility statement was approved on 27 January 2026 and applies to the Autonomie website (autonomie.org.uk).