Introduction
Minhaj Institute Walsall ("we", "us", "our") is committed to ensuring our website at minhajinstitutewalsall.co.uk is accessible to everyone in our community, including people with disabilities, older people, and those using assistive technologies.
We believe that access to faith, education, and community should not be limited by disability, and we are committed to making our digital services as inclusive as our mosque and community spaces.
This statement applies to the Minhaj Institute Walsall website and outlines the steps we have taken, and continue to take, to improve accessibility for all visitors.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology. We aim to meet the accessibility standards set out in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
As a charitable organisation, we recognise that accessibility is not just good practice but reflects our core values of inclusion and equal access — welcoming every member of our community, regardless of background or ability.
Where applicable, we also have regard to the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and the accessibility principles set out in the Equality Act 2010, which protects disabled people from discrimination, including in relation to access to goods, services, and information.
Conformance Status
We are working towards conformance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA, the internationally recognised standard for web accessibility. This means our website aims to be:
- Perceivable — information and interface elements must be presented in ways users can perceive, such as text alternatives for images
- Operable — interface elements and navigation must be operable by all users, including those using only a keyboard
- Understandable — information and the operation of the interface must be understandable
- Robust — content must be robust enough to work with a wide variety of assistive technologies
Our website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard, but we are actively working to address these gaps.
Accessibility Features on Our Website
We have implemented the following features to support accessible use of our website:
Readable Text
Clear font choices and sufficient text size and colour contrast for readability.
Keyboard Navigation
Core pages can be navigated using a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse.
Image Alt Text
Meaningful images include descriptive alternative text for screen reader users.
Responsive Design
Our website adapts to different screen sizes, including mobile phones and tablets.
Resizable Text
Text can be resized up to 200% using browser settings without loss of content or function.
Clear Navigation
Consistent menu structure and clear headings to aid orientation across the site.
Known Limitations
Despite our efforts, some areas of our website may not yet be fully accessible. Known limitations include:
| Area | Limitation |
|---|---|
| PDF documents | Some older documents, such as historical newsletters, may not be fully readable by screen readers |
| Embedded videos | Some video content may not yet include captions or transcripts |
| Third-party donation forms | Payment forms hosted by external providers (such as PayPal or JustGiving) are outside our direct control |
| Some older content | Content published before this statement may not fully meet current accessibility standards |
We are actively working to address these limitations as part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility, and we welcome feedback to help us identify further areas for improvement.
Physical Accessibility at Our Premises
Our commitment to accessibility extends beyond our website to our physical premises at 49 Woodwards Road, Alumwell. We provide:
- Wheelchair access to our main prayer hall
- Accessible parking available directly across the road from the institute
- Ground-floor facilities for community events, reducing the need to navigate stairs
- Staff and volunteers available to assist visitors with additional needs
If you require additional support when visiting our premises, please contact us in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, or if there is content or a service you cannot access, please let us know:
- The web page or content you were trying to access
- The nature of the problem you encountered
- Any assistive technology you were using at the time (if applicable)
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 10 working days, and will work with you to provide the information or service you need in an alternative, accessible format where possible.
Enforcement Procedure
We are committed to resolving accessibility concerns promptly. If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility issue, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS), which provides independent advice on equality and human rights issues in England, Scotland, and Wales.
You can also find further guidance on digital accessibility rights from the UK Government's accessibility guidance and the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) run by the World Wide Web Consortium.
Technical Information About This Website's Accessibility
Minhaj Institute Walsall is committed to making its website accessible in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018, where applicable, and the WCAG 2.2 standard more broadly.
This website is built on WordPress and is regularly reviewed and updated to improve accessibility. Testing has included:
- Manual review of page structure, headings, and navigation
- Keyboard-only navigation testing across key pages
- Colour contrast checks against WCAG AA thresholds
- Review of image alternative text and link descriptions
This statement was prepared on 23 July 2026 and will be reviewed annually, or sooner if significant changes are made to the website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Accessibility Statement, or need to report an accessibility issue, please contact us:
Minhaj Institute Walsall
Address: 49 Woodwards Road, Alumwell, Walsall WS2 9RJ, United Kingdom
Email: info@minhajinstitutewalsall.co.uk
Phone: 01922 612 010
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 10 working days.
