Accessibility Statement

FootyPedia.org is committed to making our football reference and editorial content accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability or technology. We believe that everyone should be able to explore, understand, and enjoy the beautiful game’s knowledge.

Our Commitment and Target

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our site. Our target is to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as a best practice standard. This is an ongoing commitment, and we regularly evaluate our site using automated tools and manual testing to identify and fix barriers.

Accessibility Features We Strive For

• Semantic HTML Structure: We use proper heading hierarchy (h1, h2, h3), landmarks, and list elements to ensure screen readers and assistive technologies can navigate content logically.
• Colour Contrast: We aim to maintain a high contrast ratio between text and background colours to ensure readability for users with low vision or colour blindness.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements (links, menus, forms) are designed to be operable via keyboard alone. We test tab order and focus indicators.
• Responsive and Resizable Text: The site is designed to be responsive, and text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality. We avoid fixed font sizes where possible.
• Alternative Text for Images: Informative images include appropriate alt text. Decorative images are marked as such.
• Links and Descriptions: Links are written with descriptive text, avoiding generic phrases like “click here”.

Known Limitations and Ongoing Work

We are aware that some areas of the site may have accessibility barriers. These are some of the known limitations we are actively working to improve:

• Some older editorial content or data tables may have less optimal semantic markup or complex structures.
• Third-party embedded content (e.g., video, maps) may have varying levels of accessibility.
• Wiki-style pages with user contributions may not always perfectly conform to our standards.

We are progressively auditing and updating content to address these issues. We do not claim formal certification or a specific conformance level as an audited fact; rather, we aim for continual improvement in line with WCAG principles.

How to Report Accessibility Issues

If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using FootyPedia.org, or if you have suggestions for improvement, we encourage you to contact us. We will do our best to provide the information you need in an accessible format.

You can reach us by email at contact@footypedia.org. Please include the specific page or feature you experienced difficulty with, and describe the type of assistive technology you are using if relevant. We aim to respond to accessibility reports within 5 business days and to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Future Plans

We are committed to making accessibility a core part of our editorial and development workflow. As we update our site and create new content, we will continue to prioritise inclusive design and accessible publishing practices.