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Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to www.evokearchitecture.com and to the business premises of Evoke Architecture Limited located at 16 Bridge Street Row West, Chester, CH1 1NN.

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Evoke Architecture Limited is committed to providing a website and service environment that is accessible to as many people as possible. We aim to ensure that our digital content and business operations do not unlawfully discriminate against disabled people, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We also follow the principles of the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 as best practice, even though we are not legally required to comply with them.

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This statement explains our current accessibility position, known issues, steps taken to improve access, and how you can contact us about accessibility.

 

How accessible this website is

This website is partially accessible. Many areas meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA success criteria, but some content does not yet fully conform. These issues are listed in the “Non-accessible content” section.

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Steps we have taken to improve accessibility

We have taken the following actions to support accessibility on this website:

  • Designed the site using WCAG 2.2 Level AA principles

  • Used accessibility testing tools, including the Accessibility Wizard, to identify and fix issues

  • Applied a clear, logical heading structure

  • Set a predictable page and tab order for keyboard navigation

  • Set the language of each page for screen readers

  • Added alternative text to meaningful images and identified decorative images correctly

  • Ensured all interactive elements include descriptive labels or ARIA attributes

  • Applied colour combinations that meet minimum contrast requirements

  • Avoided using colour alone to convey meaning

  • Reduced non-essential animation and visual motion

  • Ensured videos, audio and downloadable files follow accessible practices where possible

  • Reviewed forms to ensure accessible labels and error messages

  • Tested pages on desktop, tablet and mobile devices

We are committed to continuous improvements through periodic reviews and updates.

 

Non-accessible content

Some parts of this website do not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA:

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PDFs and documents
Some older PDFs may not be fully accessible to screen readers. These will be updated when replaced or recreated.

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Third-party widgets
Certain third-party tools may not fully meet accessibility requirements. We will raise issues with providers where possible.

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Historic image content
Some older images may lack appropriate alternative text. These will be updated as part of ongoing content reviews.

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Keyboard focus order on older templates
Some older templates may contain inconsistent focus states. These will be corrected as templates are updated.

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Physical accessibility of our office

Our office is situated on the historic upper rows of Chester, accessed by external staircases. The building is Grade II listed, and due to its protected status, structural changes such as lift installation are not permitted without conservation approval and are unlikely to be feasible.

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As a result, the office is not wheelchair accessible. To support safe access for those who can use the stairs, we have:

  • Installed secure handrails

  • Added visually contrasting nosings to stair treads

  • Ensured landings and circulation routes have clearly defined edges

  • Reviewed lighting levels for safe movement

 

Alternative ways to meet with us

To ensure our services remain accessible, we offer alternative arrangements at no additional cost:

  • Meetings at your property

  • Virtual consultations

  • Meetings at a wheelchair-accessible venue or café in Chester

These can be arranged on request.

 

Requesting information in a different format

If you need information from this website in an alternative format, such as an accessible PDF, audio recording, large print or simplified text, please contact:

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Scott Millington
Email: scott@evokearchitecture.com
Phone: 0151 315 1112

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We aim to respond within 10 working days.

 

Reporting accessibility problems

If you find an accessibility issue not listed in this statement or believe the website is not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us using the details above.

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Enforcement procedure

If you contact us with an accessibility concern and are not satisfied with our response, you may seek independent advice from the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS):

www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

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Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Evoke Architecture Limited is committed to making its website accessible in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.

 

This website is partially compliant due to the non-accessible content listed in this statement.

How this website was tested

This website was evaluated using:

  • Automated accessibility tools

  • Manual keyboard-only navigation testing

  • Screen reader testing

  • Visual contrast checks

  • Template and component review

The most recent internal testing was completed on the date below.

 

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 12/08/2024.
It will be reviewed annually or following significant website updates.

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