This accessibility statement applies to the website familyhubsbwd.org, which is managed by Blackburn with Darwen Council.
This website is run by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use it. For example, that means you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts
- zoom up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver
We have also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 20 February 2024.
In-house testing takes place on a regular basis to keep this website as accessible as possible.
Accessibility
We know some parts of this website aren’t fully accessible:
- you can’t modify the line height or spacing of text
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
- it’s not possible for users to modify text spacing or line height
- create account form:
- keyboard tab focus is not visible on the back to top button
- the link after ‘Skip to main content’ is not readable
Enforcement procedure
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’). If you've made a formal complaint to us about this website's accessibility, and aren't happy with our response, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Blackburn with Darwen Council is committed to making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed above.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format please email webteam@blackburn.gov.uk. We will aim to get back to you within 14 days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that aren’t listed on this page or think we’re not meeting the requirements of the accessibility regulations, email webteam@blackburn.gov.uk.