Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

RIP Memorial is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. RIP Memorial is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Measures Taken

We have taken the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Semantic HTML structure
  • ARIA landmarks where appropriate
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • Colour contrast compliance
  • Text alternatives for non-text content
  • Form labels and error identification
  • Responsive design for different viewing contexts

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Descriptive headings and labels to help with navigation
  • Alt text for all informative images
  • Consistent and predictable navigation
  • Visible focus indicators for keyboard users
  • Readable font sizes and line spacing
  • Zoom capabilities without loss of content or functionality

Known Accessibility Issues

Despite our efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some aspects of our website that are not fully accessible:

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software
  • Some third-party content may not meet accessibility standards
  • Certain dynamic content may not be fully accessible without JavaScript

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of RIP Memorial. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Assessment Approach

RIP Memorial assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation using assistive technologies and keyboard testing
  • Automated testing tools
  • User testing with individuals who use assistive technologies

Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

RIP Memorial is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
  • Speech recognition software
  • Screen magnification software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

The website is also designed to be compatible with recent versions of the following browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility, we recommend the following resources:

Formal Approval of This Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement is approved by the management of RIP Memorial.

Last updated: 21 March 2025