Accessibility

Accessibility Statement for Welcome to Fife

This accessibility statement applies to the Welcome to Fife website - www.welcometofife.com - which is run by the Welcome to Fife team at Fife Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website and are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are actively working to improve the user experience and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Welcome to Fife is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance Status

This website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA Standard. 

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.

How accessible this website is

We have already taken several steps to improve accessibility and inclusivity:

• Mobile-Responsive Design
  The website automatically adjusts to different screen sizes and device types (mobile, tablet, desktop) to maintain ease of navigation and readability.
• Accessible Font
  We use the Lexend typeface across the site—a font scientifically designed to improve reading performance for users with dyslexia and other reading challenges.
• Keyboard Navigation
  All interactive elements, menus, and forms are fully accessible using a keyboard alone, supporting users who rely on assistive technologies.
• Colour Contrast & Readability
  We’ve applied a strong colour contrast between foreground text and background colours. Text over images also meets minimum contrast ratios for clarity.
• Clear Site Structure
  Our navigation and content structure is intuitive and consistent, making it easier to find information and interact with the site.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Non-accessible Content

While we have made significant progress, we know some parts of this website are not fully accessible.

• Alternative Text (ALT)
  Some images do not have a text alternative, so people using a screen reader cannot access this information. This applies mainly to third party images uploaded by businesses. Although we have now made this mandatory on image upload for future, there will be images that do not meet accessibility standards. 
• Third-party Content
  Some external systems and embedded content may not yet fully meet WCAG 2.2 standards. We are working with partners and vendors to improve this.

Technical Standards

This site aims to conform with the following:

• WCAG 2.2 Level AA guidelines (published October 2023)
• UK Government accessibility regulations under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018

Browser Compatibility

Our site is tested on a range of modern web browsers, including:

• Google Chrome (latest version)
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox

Note: Internet Explorer is no longer supported.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Welcome to Fife website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact the Welcome to Fife team on promoting.fife@fife.gov.uk. If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

Email: promoting.fife@fife.gov.uk

We'll consider your request and get back to you within 10 days.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 25th June 2025.