Accessibility

Last updated: March 2026

Our commitment

At Life Lumina Hub, we are dedicated to empowering young people with lifelong skills, confidence, and self-reliance through interactive workshops, educational kits, and online training in a supportive environment. We want our website to be welcoming and usable by everyone, including people with disabilities, neurodiversity, or specific access needs (such as visual, hearing, motor, cognitive, or learning differences).

We are committed to making our website as accessible and inclusive as possible, in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standard. While we are not a public sector body, we follow these guidelines to ensure fair access for all visitors.

How accessible this website is

We aim for full conformance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Our website is built with accessibility in mind, including:

Clear, simple language suitable for young people and diverse readers
Good colour contrast for text and interactive elements
Keyboard-navigable menus, forms, and content (no mouse-only traps)
Alternative text for images where meaningful
Structured headings and landmarks for screen readers
Responsive design that works on mobile, tablet, and desktop

However, as the site is in development (with some placeholder content), it may not yet fully meet AA conformance across all pages. We are actively working to improve this.

Known accessibility issues

Current known limitations include:

Some placeholder or dummy content (e.g., repeated “Lorem ipsum” text) may not be fully structured or readable by assistive technologies.
Interactive elements (e.g., any future forms, video embeds, or workshop booking tools) need testing for focus indicators, target size (minimum 24×24 pixels per WCAG 2.2), and error identification.
PDFs or downloadable resources (if added, e.g., educational kits guides) may require tagging for screen readers.

We plan to:

Conduct a full accessibility audit in the coming months.
Fix identified issues as a priority during site launch and ongoing updates.
Add features like text resizing options, high-contrast mode, or dyslexia-friendly fonts where beneficial.

If you encounter any barriers, please tell us so we can address them.

Feedback and reporting issues

We welcome feedback on accessibility. If you find anything difficult to access or use, or have suggestions for improvement: Email: info@lifeluminahub.org.uk Phone: 07743 187747 Post: Life Lumina Hub, [your full address in Nottingham or St Albans]

Please include details like:

The page or feature affected
The device/browser/assistive technology you use (e.g., screen reader like NVDA/VoiceOver, keyboard-only navigation)
What happened and what you expected

We aim to respond within 5 working days and work with you to resolve issues.

Assistive technologies we support

Our site is tested with common tools including:

Screen readers: NVDA (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android)
Browser zoom up to 200% without content loss
Keyboard navigation (Tab, Enter, arrow keys)
High-contrast modes in browsers

Enforcement procedure

If you are unhappy with our response, you can contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for advice on disability discrimination: www.equalityhumanrights.com.

Additional accessibility features on our site

Skip to main content link (for keyboard users)
ARIA labels on interactive elements
Focus visible outlines
Alt text on all meaningful images

Link this page prominently in your footer (e.g., “Accessibility”), header menu if space allows, and on contact/feedback forms. For ongoing compliance:

Run regular automated/manual tests.
Train your team (or use resources from Charity Digital or AbilityNet).
If adding videos, include captions/transcripts.

Preparation of this statement

This statement was prepared on March 18, 2026, based on self-assessment and planned improvements. It will be reviewed at least annually or after significant site updates.

Thank you for helping us make Life Lumina Hub accessible to all young people and supporters.