Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement applies to the website for Equinimity Wellbeing CIC and Bishton Riding Centre.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. We aim to make the website clear, simple and accessible, so visitors can find information about our wellbeing services, outreach work, care home visits, riding lessons, Pony Club activities and contact details as easily as possible.
Our commitment to accessibility
We are committed to making this website accessible and user-friendly for all visitors, including people who may use assistive technology or have visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive or other access needs.

We aim for the website to be:

• clear and easy to read;

• simple to navigate;

• usable on desktop, tablet and mobile devices;

• understandable without unnecessary jargon;

• accessible by keyboard where possible;

• compatible with common assistive technologies where possible;

• structured with clear headings, links and buttons.

Accessibility standards
We aim to follow recognised web accessibility principles, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, commonly known as WCAG. WCAG 2.2 is organised around making web content perceivable, operable, understandable and robust.

Our aim is to work towards WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility where reasonably possible.

How accessible this website is
We have designed this website to be clear, calm and easy to use.

This includes:

• using clear page headings and section headings;

• using simple, readable language;

• using a consistent layout across pages;

• using buttons and links that clearly explain where they go;

• providing contact options for visitors who need more information;

• using colour and spacing to support readability;

• aiming to make content responsive across different screen sizes.

Known accessibility limitations

We are continuing to review and improve the website. Some parts of the website may not yet be fully accessible.

Known or possible limitations may include:

• some images may not yet have full alternative text;

• some decorative images may not be marked correctly for screen readers;

• some colour contrasts may need further review;

• some third-party tools, forms, maps, booking systems or embedded content may not be fully within our control;

• some animations or sliders may not work equally well for all users;

• some PDF downloads or uploaded documents may not be fully accessible;

• some older content or social media content may not meet the same accessibility standard as the main website.

We will aim to improve these areas as the website develops.

Images and alternative text

We aim to provide useful alternative text for meaningful images, especially where images help explain our services, facilities, animals or activities.

Decorative images may not need detailed alternative text, but we aim to make sure they do not prevent people from understanding the page.

Videos and media
If we add videos to the website in future, we will aim to make them as accessible as possible. This may include captions, written descriptions or alternative ways to access the same information where appropriate.

Forms
We aim to make website forms clear and easy to use.
If you have difficulty using a form on this website, please contact us by email or phone and we will do our best to help you in another way.

Third-party content

This website may include third-party tools or links, such as maps, booking systems, social media feeds or embedded content.
We cannot always control the accessibility of third-party services, but we aim to choose tools that are practical and accessible where possible.

Feedback and contact information

If you have difficulty using this website or need information in a different format, please contact us.
For example, you can ask us for information in a simpler format, larger print or by email or phone.

Equinimity Wellbeing CIC / Bishton Riding Centre

Bellamour Lane
Wolseley Bridge
Stafford
ST17 0XN

Reporting accessibility problems

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website.
If you find any accessibility problems that are not listed on this page, or if you think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us using the details above.
When contacting us, it is helpful if you can tell us:

• the page or section you were trying to use;

• what went wrong;

• what device and browser you were using;

• whether you were using assistive technology, if you are comfortable sharing this.

Ongoing improvements
We plan to review the website regularly and make improvements where possible.

This may include:

• checking colour contrast;

• reviewing alternative text for images;

• improving heading structure;

• checking forms and buttons;

• testing mobile and desktop layouts;

• reducing unnecessary animations where needed;

• reviewing any uploaded documents or PDFs.

This statement will be updated as the website develops.