♿ Accessibility Statement
Silvermines.com is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to as many people as possible, including those with disabilities, older users, and anyone who may benefit from improved usability. We aim to follow recognised accessibility standards and continuously improve the experience for all visitors.
🤝 Our Commitment to Accessibility
- ✔ Provide clear, readable content
- ✔ Ensure navigation is simple and consistent
- ✔ Support assistive technologies where possible
- ✔ Improve accessibility over time as the site evolves
We want Silvermines.com to be a welcoming and inclusive resource for the entire community.
📏 Accessibility Standards We Aim to Meet
We strive to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which outline best practices for making web content more accessible. While we may not meet every guideline perfectly, we are committed to ongoing improvement.
- 🔤 Text is written in clear, plain language
- 🎨 Colours are chosen for readability and contrast
- ⌨️ Navigation is keyboard‑friendly where possible
- 🖼️ Images include descriptive alt text
- 📱 Pages are responsive on mobile devices
🛠️ Accessibility Features on Silvermines.com
- 📱 Responsive design for mobile, tablet, and desktop
- 🖼️ Alt text on images where meaningful
- 🧭 Consistent navigation structure
- 🔗 Clear link text that describes its purpose
- 📝 Simple, readable content layout
⚠️ Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, some parts of the website may not be fully accessible yet. These may include:
- 📸 Older images without complete alt text
- 🗺️ Maps or embedded content from third‑party services
- 📄 PDF documents provided by local groups
- 🧭 Complex layouts on older pages
We are actively working to improve these areas.
🔗 Third‑Party Content
Some content on Silvermines.com is provided by local groups or external services. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of:
- Embedded maps
- External websites
- PDFs or documents from community organisations
We encourage third‑party contributors to follow accessibility best practices.
📬 Feedback & Reporting Issues
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of Silvermines.com. If you encounter barriers, find something difficult to use, or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know.
You can contact us through the Contact Us page.
We aim to respond to all accessibility‑related enquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
🔄 Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing process. As the website grows, we will continue to:
- Review new content for accessibility
- Update older pages where needed
- Improve navigation and readability
- Adopt new accessibility tools and techniques
📜 Compliance Status
Silvermines.com is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This means that while many accessibility features are in place, some areas still require improvement.
📞 Contact for Accessibility Support
If you need information in an alternative format or have difficulty accessing any part of the site, please reach out via the Contact Us page. We will do our best to assist you.