The purpose of the following template is to assist you in writing your accessibility statement. Please note that you are responsible for ensuring that your site's statement meets the requirements of the local law in your area or region.
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To learn more about this, check out our article “Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site”.
Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on [enter relevant date].
The Load & Lounge is committed to making our website accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of technology or ability. We want everyone who visits our website to feel welcome and find the experience rewarding.
Our commitment
We aim to ensure our website meets the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA — recognised as the international standard for web accessibility.
This means our site is designed so that:
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Text is readable and easy to understand.
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Navigation is consistent and predictable.
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Images include descriptive alternative text.
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Colours have sufficient contrast for readability.
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The website is usable by keyboard-only navigation.
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Pages are compatible with screen readers and assistive technologies.
Measures We’ve Taken
To support accessibility, The Load & Lounge has:
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Designed pages using clear, simple layouts and high-contrast colours.
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Used headings and structured content for easy navigation.
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Provided descriptive link text instead of generic phrases like “click here.”
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Tested our website on multiple devices and browsers.
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Ensured forms and buttons are labelled for screen readers.
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Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
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Set the language of the site
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Set the content order of the site’s pages
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Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
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Added alternative text to images
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Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
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Reduced the use of motion on the site
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Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content
The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organisation, and instead belong to [TikTok, instagram, Linkedin]. The following pages are affected by this: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-load-lounge/?viewAsMember=true , https://www.tiktok.com/@theloadandlounge , https://www.instagram.com/theloadandlounge/?hl=en]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.
Accessibility arrangements in the organisation
[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices / branches of your site's organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility arrangements - starting from the beginning of the service (e.g., the parking lot and / or public transportation stations) to the end (such as the service desk, restaurant table, classroom etc.). It is also required to specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as disabled services and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g. in audio inductions and elevators) available for use]
Requests, issues, and suggestions
If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organisation's accessibility coordinator:
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Shanique Blake
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07480403233
Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for guidance and support:
🌐 https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
📞 0808 800 0082
Ongoing Improvement
We are committed to continually improving our website’s accessibility and usability. As our business grows, we will regularly review our website design, functionality, and content to ensure compliance with accessibility best practices.