Accessibility
Policy

Effective Date: 12 June 2026

Website: https://northeastscreen.org/

1. Our Commitment

North East Screen is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are actively working to maintain the accessibility and usability of our website and to follow best practice and relevant accessibility standards.

In developing this website, we worked with digital accessibility specialists, Phonetic Digital, who built our site to the latest accessibility standards.

2. Accessibility Standards

We aim to meet the following standards where possible:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, Level AA
  • UK Equality Act 2010 requirements for digital accessibility
  • Compatibility with modern assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard-only navigation

3. Features That Support Accessibility

To support accessibility, our website includes:

  • Clear, consistent navigation and layout
  • Alt text for meaningful images
  • Semantic HTML markup, including headings, landmarks, and lists
  • Keyboard-accessible menus and forms
  • Text and background colour contrast designed to meet WCAG standards
  • Resize-friendly text and responsive layouts
  • Descriptive form labels and error messages where forms are used

4. Current Accessibility Status

At the time of publication, we are not aware of any outstanding accessibility issues on this website. We will continue to monitor the site and respond to any accessibility concerns raised by users.

5. Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly review and test our site to maintain accessibility and support WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. This includes:

  • Manual and automated testing of key user journeys
  • Reviewing content, layout, and colour contrast
  • Considering feedback from users, including people using assistive technologies
  • Maintaining accessibility awareness within our team

We are also committed to maintaining accessibility as our content and services evolve over time. We work with digital accessibility specialists, Phonetic Digital, in the upkeep and maintenance of the website.

6. Third-Party Content

While we aim to ensure third-party content or embedded tools, such as maps, videos, or forms, are accessible, we cannot guarantee full compliance on external platforms. We encourage users to report any accessibility concerns with third-party services used on our website.

7. Feedback and Support

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website.

If you experience any issues or require information in an alternative format, such as a plain text version of a PDF, please contact us:

Email: hello@northeastscreen.org

Phone: 0191 823 8233

Postal Address:

North East Screen
The Bis
13-17 Whitby Street
Hartlepool
TS24 7AD

We aim to respond within 5 working days.

8. Enforcement and Compliance

This statement is in line with the UK’s Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018, where applicable, and with the Equality Act 2010, which requires reasonable adjustments for disabled users.

9. Review

This statement is reviewed annually or in response to significant changes to the website.