Effective Date: 01 November 2025
1. Our Commitment
Eden Christian Centre is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. We believe that all people should be able to access the information and resources provided on our website, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.
2. Accessibility Standard
We aim to comply with the internationally recognised Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level as a minimum standard for the website and all future digital content published on it. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
3. Scope and Implementation
This policy applies to the main Eden Christian Centre website, https://edencc.co.uk, and all associated digital content, including:
- All static and dynamic website pages.
- New media, documents, and downloadable files (e.g., PDFs, Word documents) uploaded from the effective date.
- Embedded video and audio content (e.g., sermon recordings, promotional clips).
Implementation Strategy
Eden Christian Centre will take the following steps to ensure and maintain accessibility:
- Design & Development: New features and design changes will be tested for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance before deployment.
- Training: All staff and volunteers responsible for content creation and website management will be provided with appropriate accessibility training.
- Alternative Text: All relevant images will include descriptive alternative text (alt-text) for screen readers.
- Captions/Transcripts: All pre-recorded video and audio content will be provided with accurate captions and/or transcripts.
- Testing: We will conduct regular internal accessibility audits and user testing, where appropriate, to identify and fix issues.
4. UK Legal Context
In implementing this policy, Eden Christian Centre acknowledges its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. This legislation requires organisations providing goods, facilities, and services to the public (including digital services) not to discriminate against disabled people and to make reasonable adjustments to prevent disabled people from being placed at a substantial disadvantage. Adhering to the WCAG 2.1 AA standard is considered a key reasonable adjustment in the digital realm.
5. Review and Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Eden Christian Centre website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or require information in an alternative format.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us via:
- Email:
info@edencc.co.uk
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days and will work to resolve any issues identified in a timely manner.