Halas Homes is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to people with disabilities. We aim to provide an inclusive and seamless user experience for all individuals, including those with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we are continually improving our website to make it more accessible. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, please let us know so that we can address the issue.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This statement was last updated on 01/07/2025.
At Halas Homes, we are committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We strive to ensure that our digital services are inclusive and usable by as many people as possible.
Our Commitment
We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards wherever possible. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide range of disabilities, including:
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Visual impairment
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Hearing impairment
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Motor difficulties
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Cognitive or learning disabilities
Measures We Have Taken
To make our website accessible, we:
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Use clear, simple language wherever possible.
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Ensure text has sufficient colour contrast against backgrounds.
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Provide alternative text for images.
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Enable navigation using keyboard only.
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Use descriptive headings and labels.
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Structure pages logically for screen readers.
We are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website.
Limitations
Despite our best efforts, some content may not yet fully meet the highest accessibility standards. For example:
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Older PDF documents may not be fully accessible.
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Third-party content or features may not be fully compliant.
Accessibility Support
If you need information on this website in an alternative format, such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille, please contact us. We will consider your request and get back to you as soon as possible.
Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your complaint about accessibility, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):
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Phone: 0808 800 0082
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Textphone: 0808 800 0084
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Website: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
Ongoing Improvements
We are committed to continuous improvement. This statement will be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation or our website development.
Requests, issues, and suggestions
If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or have any suggestions for improvement, please contact our accessibility coordinator:
Jemma Dearlove
01215508778
jemma.dearlove@halashomes.co.uk