Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to the public pages of the Scunthorpe Mandir website (www.scunthorpemandir.org.uk). It covers the static HTML pages built for this site, including Home, About Us, Prayers, Gallery, Events, Contact Us, Donation, Newsletters, Documentation, and the Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, and Accessibility pages linked from the footer.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. This statement describes what we have done so far, where we know there are limitations, and how you can contact us if you need help.

Last updated 12 July 2026

How accessible this website is

We believe the main structure of the site is usable with common browsers, screen readers, and keyboard navigation. However, some content does not yet fully meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard. Known limitations are listed below.

What web accessibility is

An accessible website allows visitors with disabilities to browse and use the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved through the capabilities of the system on which the site operates, and through assistive technologies.

Accessibility measures on this site

We have taken the following steps on the pages this statement covers:

• Pages are written in HTML with a clear heading structure (one main h1 per page, with subheadings where needed)
• The site language is set to English (lang="en")
• Navigation links use descriptive text
• The mobile menu button includes an accessible label (aria-label and aria-expanded)
• The layout is responsive and adapts to different screen sizes
• Body text uses readable fonts and line spacing
• Meaningful images on the Home page include alternative text (for example, the Ganesha image)
• External links to documents and third-party services open in a new tab where appropriate, with rel="noopener noreferrer"

Known limitations

We are aware of the following issues and are working to improve them:

• Gallery and Events photos — many photographs on the Gallery and Events pages currently have empty alternative text. We plan to add descriptive text where possible.
• PDF documents — newsletters and other downloadable PDFs linked from the site may not be fully accessible to screen-reader users. If you need information from a PDF in another format, please contact us.
• Google Maps embed — the map on the Contact Us page is provided by Google and may not fully meet accessibility standards. The full address and a directions link are also provided in text on that page.
• Newsletter sign-up — the mailing-list text on the Newsletters page is not yet connected to a working online form. Please contact us by email if you wish to subscribe.

Because of these limitations, we do not currently claim full WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance, but we aim to move closer to that standard over time.

Technical information

This website is built as static HTML pages with CSS and a small amount of JavaScript for the mobile navigation menu. We test pages in current versions of major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.

Accessibility at our premises

Scunthorpe Mandir is located at 39a - 41 Normanby Road, Scunthorpe DN15 6AS. If you plan to attend an event or visit and need assistance with access, parking, or other arrangements, please contact us in advance so we can help where possible.

Feedback and contact

If you find an accessibility problem on this website, or if you need information in an alternative format, please contact us:

Email: info@scunthorpemandir.org.uk
Address: Scunthorpe Mandir, 39a - 41 Normanby Road, Scunthorpe DN15 6AS

When you contact us, please include the page address (URL) and a description of the problem. We will try to respond as quickly as we can.

Enforcement procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for advice on discrimination and human rights issues.