Accessibility Statement
Last updated: February 2026
Our Commitment
Evolution Impact Initiative CIC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.
Inclusion is one of our core values. We believe everyone should be able to access our website and services, regardless of ability or circumstance.
Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
Navigation
- Keyboard navigation support
- Skip to main content link
- Consistent navigation structure
- Clear focus indicators
Visual Design
- High colour contrast
- Resizable text without loss of functionality
- No content that flashes more than 3 times per second
- Readable fonts and spacing
Content
- Alternative text for images
- Descriptive link text
- Clear headings and structure
- Plain language where possible
Forms
- Clear labels for all inputs
- Error messages that identify the problem
- Suggestions for correction
- Logical tab order
Standards We Follow
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.
The guidelines have three levels of accessibility (A, AA and AAA). We have chosen Level AA as our target as it provides a good balance between accessibility and practical implementation.
Assistive Technology Compatibility
Our website is designed to be compatible with:
- Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Screen magnification software
- Speech recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Browser accessibility extensions
Browser Support
For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
Tips for Using Our Website
Adjusting Text Size
You can increase or decrease text size using your browser's zoom function. On most browsers, press Ctrl + (or Cmd + on Mac) to zoom in, and Ctrl - (or Cmd -) to zoom out.
Screen Reader Users
Our pages use proper heading structure and ARIA labels where appropriate. Use your screen reader's heading navigation to quickly find content.
Event Accessibility
We strive to make our physical events as accessible as possible:
- We choose venues with step-free access where possible
- Accessible toilet facilities are available at our events
- We can provide information in alternative formats on request
- We welcome assistance dogs at all our events
- We can arrange support for participants with additional needs - please let us know when registering
If you have specific accessibility requirements for an event, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Known Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge that some areas may still need improvement:
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible - we are working to update these
- Some third-party content (such as embedded videos) may not meet all accessibility standards
- Complex interactive features may present challenges for some assistive technologies
We are actively working to address these issues.
Feedback and Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website and services. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Please include "Accessibility" in the subject line so we can direct your message appropriately.
When contacting us about accessibility issues, please include:
- The web address (URL) of the page
- A description of the problem
- The device and browser you were using
- Any assistive technology you use
Enforcement
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you can contact the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) at www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
Continuous Improvement
We regularly review our website and services to identify and fix accessibility issues. This statement will be updated as we make improvements.