Accessibility Statement

Vale District is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually work to improve the user experience for everyone and strive to apply relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features on this website:

• Skip to main content link for keyboard users
• Semantic HTML landmarks (header, main, footer, nav)
• Descriptive alt text for all meaningful images
• Proper form labels associated with all input fields
• ARIA labels on icon-only buttons and external links
• Keyboard-navigable interface throughout the site
• High contrast text and color combinations
• Responsive design that works on all screen sizes
• External links clearly identified with descriptive labels

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some third-party content — such as the embedded Google Maps iframe and the Booksy booking platform — may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA. We encourage users to contact those providers directly for accessibility support.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React), and WAI-ARIA.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any barriers or need assistance booking an appointment, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.