This accessibility statement describes how Cleared London strives to make the Cleared London area and its digital content accessible to everyone. We aim to meet the WCAG 2.1 AA standards as a baseline, and to continually improve usability for people with a wide range of abilities. Our statement covers key features such as screen-reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and clear contrast and layout choices.
We are committed to providing inclusive access across the Cleared London area, including local pages, public event information, and resources aimed at residents and visitors. This includes ongoing testing and remedial work to address accessibility barriers. Accessibility is integral to our design and content processes and we publish updates as improvements are made.
We have implemented features designed for compatibility with a variety of assistive technologies. Our pages are structured to support logical reading order, semantic headings, descriptive link text, and ARIA roles where appropriate to enhance support for screen readers and speech output systems.
Keyboard navigation is supported across core functionality for navigating the Cleared-London resources. Focus indicators are visible, skip links are provided to move quickly between major sections, and interactive components can be reached and operated via keyboard alone. These measures help people who cannot use a mouse to interact effectively with our content.
We perform manual and automated testing to evaluate WCAG 2.1 AA conformance. This includes color contrast checks, readable font sizes, resizable text, and clear form labels. Form fields have associated labels and error messages that are programmatically connected to inputs so screen readers can announce status and guidance.
To reduce cognitive load for users across the ClearedLondon region, we use plain language, consistent layout patterns, and clear calls to action. Icons are accompanied by text alternatives and important non-text content has text equivalents. Navigation is organized to be predictable and stable across different pages.
Our content strategy includes provision of alternatives where possible, such as transcripts for audio, captions for video, and downloadable documents in accessible formats. PDFs and other files are checked for structure and tagged for better usability with screen-reader tools.
We maintain a list of prioritized accessibility tasks and carry out remediation for identified issues in line with best practice. Our approach balances automated scans with human review and user testing, including people who use assistive technology in the Cleared London area.
If you encounter an accessibility barrier or need information in a different format, please contact our Accessibility Team using the accessibility request channels provided on the official site or through the standard support options. Provide details including the page or content you are referring to and the format you need, and we will respond and make reasonable adjustments.
Key accessibility features
- WCAG 2.1 AA conformance targets and ongoing audits
- Screen-reader support and semantic markup for assistive technologies
- Full keyboard navigation and visible focus indicators
- High contrast options, resizable text, and clear visual hierarchy
- Accessible multimedia: captions, transcripts and descriptive text
Scope: This statement applies to digital services, public resources, and information related to the Cleared London area. It does not cover third-party content hosted externally; where external services are used we aim to ensure accessibility expectations are communicated.
Contact and requests: For accessibility requests and to report barriers, please use the accessibility request pathways available in site menus or support pages. We review requests and provide alternative formats and reasonable accommodations whenever possible.
Review and updates: We review this statement and our accessibility practices periodically. Improvements and fixes are prioritized based on impact and feasibility so that the Cleared London community benefits from incremental accessibility gains.
Thank you for taking the time to read our accessibility statement. We welcome constructive input and remain committed to improving access across the whole Cleared London area.