Legal

Accessibility Statement

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

This accessibility statement applies to the website jamiah.co.uk.

2. Compliance Status

This website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

We recognise that some parts of this website may not yet be fully accessible. We are working to address any issues and improve compliance over time.

3. Accessibility Features

We have taken the following steps to make this website accessible:

  • The site uses semantic HTML elements to convey meaning and structure
  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
  • Colour contrast ratios meet WCAG AA standards for text and interactive elements
  • The website is designed to be responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
  • Navigation is consistent across all pages
  • Images include descriptive alternative text where appropriate
  • Links are distinguishable and clearly labelled
  • The site can be navigated using a keyboard

4. Known Accessibility Issues

We are aware of the following areas where accessibility may be limited:

  • PDF documents — some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers. We are working to update these documents or provide alternative formats on request.
  • Embedded third-party content — some embedded content (e.g. live stream players, payment forms) is provided by third-party services and may not fully meet accessibility standards.
  • Older page content — some legacy content may not yet conform to current accessibility standards. We are reviewing and updating this content on an ongoing basis.

5. How to Request Accessible Formats

If you need information from this website in a different format — such as large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille — please contact us. We will consider your request and aim to respond within 15 working days.

6. Reporting Accessibility Problems

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

Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda
30 Moss Street, Blackburn, BB1 5JT
Email: info@jamiah.co.uk
Phone: 01254 673105

Please include:

  • The web address (URL) of the page where you experienced the problem
  • A description of the issue
  • The type of assistive technology you were using (if applicable)

7. Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS):

Website: equalityadvisoryservice.com
Phone: 0808 800 0082
Textphone: 0808 800 0084

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the “accessibility regulations”).

8. Technical Information

This website is built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a WordPress content management system. We aim to ensure all pages conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA.

The site has been tested using:

  • Browser-based accessibility evaluation tools
  • Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Screen reader compatibility checks

9. What We Are Doing to Improve

We are committed to making this website accessible and usable for all visitors. Our ongoing actions include:

  • Regular accessibility audits of new and existing content
  • Staff training on creating accessible digital content
  • Updating PDF documents to accessible formats
  • Reviewing and improving colour contrast and readability
  • Ensuring all new features and content meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA

10. Applicable Legislation

This statement has been prepared in accordance with:

  • Equality Act 2010 — requires organisations to make reasonable adjustments to ensure people with disabilities are not placed at a substantial disadvantage
  • Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 — requires public sector bodies to meet accessibility standards and publish an accessibility statement
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 — the internationally recognised standard for web accessibility

11. Review

This accessibility statement will be reviewed and updated annually, or sooner if significant changes are made to the website. The next scheduled review is March 2027.