Accessibility Statement for Wem Town Council Website
This website is designed to be accessible and usable by as many people as possible. We aim to meet the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 level A and AA.
We use automated and manual testing to identify and resolve accessibility issues. Testing has been carried out using the IBM Accessibility Checker (version 7.3).
How we tested this Website
We have tested this website using:
- IBM Accessibility Checker (version 7.3)
- Manual keyboard navigation testing
- Screen reader compatibility checks
- Browser-based accessibility inspection tools
All identified critical accessibility issues have been fixed.
Known accessibility issues
1. Needs review issues
Some items flagged by automated testing tools require manual review to determine whether they are actual accessibility barriers. These may include:
- Context-dependent labels
- Structural or semantic recommendations
- Potential false positives from automated testing
These issues do not necessarily represent WCAG violations.
2. Recommendations
Some findings are classified as recommendations, which are best practice improvements rather than compliance failures. These may include:
- Additional ARIA attributes
- Enhanced descriptive link text
- Minor improvements to form labelling or structure
- Visual contrast or layout refinements beyond minimum requirements
We will continue to review and implement improvements where appropriate.
Compliance status
This website is considered to be partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 level A and AA due to the remaining “Needs review” and “Recommendations” items identified in automated testing.
No known critical accessibility barriers remain that would prevent users from accessing core content or functionality.
Ongoing improvements
We are committed to continuous improvement of accessibility across the website. Regular audits and updates are carried out to maintain and improve compliance with WCAG 2.2 A and AA standards.
Feedback and contact
If you experience any accessibility issues or need information in an alternative format, please contact info@wem.gov.uk
We aim to respond to accessibility requests in a timely manner.