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The purpose of the following template is to assist you in writing your accessibility statement. Please note that you are responsible for ensuring that your site's statement meets the requirements of the local law in your area or region.

*Note: This page currently has two sections. Once you complete editing the Accessibility Statement below, you need to delete this section.

To learn more about this, check out our article “Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site”.

Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated on [enter relevant date].

We at The Sycamore Library are working to make our site accessible to people with disabilities.

What web accessibility is

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

Accessibility adjustments on this site

We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of AA. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also:

  • Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues

  • Set the language of the site 

  • Set the content order of the site’s pages

  • Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages

  • Added alternative text to images

  • Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast

  • Reduced the use of motion on the site

  • Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]

The Sycamore Library hosts and shares a range of resources that originate from external providers, including academic journals, embedded videos, downloadable PDFs, digital forms, and links to third‑party platforms. Because these materials are not created or controlled by The Sycamore Library, their accessibility may vary.
The accessibility of certain pages on our site depends on content that belongs to third‑party organisations such as academic publishers, video hosting platforms, form providers, and external resource libraries. The following pages are affected by this:
[Insert URLs for pages containing third‑party PDFs, videos, journals, forms, or external links]
We therefore declare partial compliance with accessibility standards for these pages.
While we strive to select reputable and accessible third‑party tools and resources, we cannot guarantee full WCAG compliance for content not produced by us. We remain committed to providing alternative formats or guidance wherever possible to support equitable access for all users.

Requests, issues, and suggestions

If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:

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