Accessibility Statement
At St. Wulstan’s Catholic Church, Wolstanton and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Chesterton, we are committed to making our shared parish website (stjohnandstwulstan.org.uk/) accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology, ability, or circumstance.
We strive to ensure that everyone—especially those with disabilities or specific accessibility needs—can engage with our content, participate in parish life, and access vital information with ease.
Our Commitment
We aim to follow best practices in web accessibility and have developed this website to align with the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, Level AA. These standards help ensure that our website is usable and accessible for everyone, including those using assistive technologies.
We have built this site using code compliant with W3C standards for HTML and CSS, ensuring that it displays correctly in modern browsers and remains accessible as web technologies evolve.
Browser Compatibility and Enhancements
To improve your experience, we recommend using up-to-date browsers, such as:
- Mozilla Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Safari (for Mac users)
- Microsoft Edge
- Internet Explorer (limited support)
Each browser provides built-in accessibility options and support for assistive plugins.
Accessibility Features
Text Contrast Styles
You can choose between different text display modes:
- Black on white
- White on black
- Reset to standard view
Your selection will remain active for up to 30 days or until reset.
Keyboard Navigation
You can navigate through the site using your keyboard:
- Use Tab to move forward
- Shift + Tab to move back
- F7 to enable caret browsing (in Internet Explorer and Firefox)
Access Key Shortcuts
Depending on your browser, the following keyboard shortcuts are available:
| Browser | Shortcut: Home | Skip Navigation Menu |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox/Chrome (Windows) | Shift + Alt + 1 | Shift + Alt + 2 |
| Internet Explorer/Edge | Alt + 1 (then Enter) | Alt + 2 (then Enter) |
| Safari (Mac) | Ctrl + Alt + 1 | Ctrl + Alt + 2 |
| Firefox/Chrome (Mac) | Command + Shift + 1 | Command + Shift + 2 |
Zoom and Font Adjustments
All modern browsers support zoom via keyboard:
- Ctrl (or Command) + “+” to zoom in
- Ctrl (or Command) + “–” to zoom out
- Ctrl (or Command) + “0” to reset zoom
You can also change default fonts in your browser settings for improved readability.
Assistive Technologies
We support compatibility with the following tools:
- NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access): Free screen reader for Windows
Download NVDA - WAVE: Web accessibility evaluation tool by WebAIM
Learn more - Windows Narrator: Built-in screen reader for Windows
Enable Windows Narrator - Voice Control Tools: Available on both Windows and macOS for voice navigation and dictation.
Ongoing Improvements
While we strive to maintain high accessibility standards across our website, we acknowledge that some areas may still need improvement. We are actively working to enhance accessibility and welcome your feedback.
If you encounter any difficulties accessing content or have suggestions for improving accessibility, please let us know:
📧 stwulstan.wolstanton@rcaob.org.uk
📞 01782 626611
Your input helps us make our parish website more inclusive for all.