We aim to make this website accessible to all users, following standards and guidelines to ensure that this site can be used as easily as possible by everyone.
What does accessibility mean?
Web accessibility means enabling you to view this website in the way you wish to view it, with the equipment that you have available. We try to ensure that you can use this website regardless of any physical impairment or cognitive disability you may have. We try to ensure that this website works on a range of computer hardware and with a variety of browsers.
Improving your user experience
It is possible to make a number of changes to your computer and browser settings to assist you in viewing this website.
For example you can:
· change the colours used on the website
· alter the size of the text
· use the keyboard instead of the mouse
You can find detailed instructions on these and many other ways of making the web easier to use on the BBC’s ‘My Web My Way’ website. The website includes tips for improving accessibility for several operating systems and a variety of browsers.
Standards we adhere to
Our web pages are constructed in accordance with the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Accessibility Initiative guidelines. This site strives to conform with these international standards to Level 'Double-A'.
Feedback
Please get in touch with us if you have any suggestions, comments or complaints about the accessibility of this site. If you are a website visitor who has special access needs, we are especially interested to hear from you about your experience of using this site. The web team welcomes your feedback.
Please contact:
Web Developer
Tel: 01723 354328
Email: webaccessibility@scarborough.gov.uk
Accessibility Policy
For further information about Scarborough Borough Council’s accessibility policy please contact:
Web Developer
Tel: 01723 354328
Email: webaccessibility@scarborough.gov.uk