Accessibility Statement

Blind Cricket England and Wales is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

Our Commitment

We are committed to making our website accessible to all users, including those with visual, hearing, motor, and cognitive disabilities. We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

This commitment is particularly important to us as we serve the Blind and Visually Impaired cricket community.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML5 markup for better structure and navigation
  • ARIA attributes to enhance screen reader compatibility
  • Keyboard navigable interface for those who cannot use a mouse
  • High contrast text with sufficient color contrast ratios
  • Text alternatives for non-text content
  • Resizable text without loss of content or functionality
  • Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
  • Clear and consistent navigation structure
  • Visible focus indicators for keyboard users

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Frequently Asked Questions

You can navigate through our website using the following keyboard controls:

  • Tab: Move forward through interactive elements (links, buttons, forms)
  • Shift+Tab: Move backward through interactive elements
  • Enter/Return: Activate the selected link or button
  • Space: Activate buttons or scroll down the page
  • Arrow keys: Navigate within components like tabs or dropdown menus
  • Escape: Close dialogs or exit expanded menus

We also provide a "Skip to main content" link at the top of each page, which becomes visible when focused using the Tab key.

You can change the text size and colors using your browser settings:

Changing Text Size:

  • Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl and + to increase or Ctrl and - to decrease
  • Mac: Press Command and + to increase or Command and - to decrease
  • Most browsers also allow you to zoom in and out using Ctrl/Command and scrolling your mouse wheel

Custom Stylesheets:

Most browsers also support custom stylesheets, which can override our site's colors and fonts. Please refer to your browser's documentation for more information.

Our website is designed to work with screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. We have implemented the following features to enhance screen reader compatibility:

  • Proper heading structure for easy navigation
  • Descriptive link text
  • ARIA landmarks to identify different sections of the page
  • Alt text for images
  • Table headers for data tables
  • Form labels for all form controls

You can use your screen reader's navigation shortcuts to jump between headings, landmarks, links, form controls, and other elements.

Feedback and Contact Information

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

We aim to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Accessibility Resources

Our Accessibility Process

We continually review and improve our website for accessibility issues by:

  • Conducting regular accessibility audits
  • Testing with assistive technologies
  • Including users with disabilities in our testing process
  • Training our development team on accessibility best practices
  • Implementing fixes and improvements based on user feedback

This statement was last updated on 2025-05-15.