Introduction
The Jewish Culture Month website promotes a nationwide programme of cultural events celebrating the contribution of Jewish life in the United Kingdom. The initiative is operated by the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
The Board is committed to making this website accessible and usable for as many people as possible, including people with disabilities or those using assistive technologies.
Accessibility has been considered during the design and development of the site, and we continue to review and improve accessibility as the project evolves.
Accessibility approach
The website has been designed with the following principles:
- clear page structure using headings and sections
- responsive layout allowing content to adapt to mobile and tablet devices
- readable typography and spacing for long-form content
- labelled form fields for data entry
- navigation menus that remain consistent across pages
The site is intended to work with common assistive technologies including screen readers, browser zoom, and keyboard navigation.
Accessibility review findings
A review of representative pages and features identified the following.
Navigation and structure
Pages generally use semantic headings and clear page sections. This assists screen readers and improves orientation when navigating longer pages.
The main navigation menu appears consistently across the site and provides predictable access to key sections.
Forms
Forms used for event proposals and contact information include labelled fields and prompts describing the expected information. This improves compatibility with assistive technology and supports keyboard navigation.
Responsive design
The website layout adjusts for different screen sizes. Content remains readable when zoomed and the page structure largely reflows correctly on smaller displays.
Areas that may not yet fully meet accessibility standards
While many accessibility considerations have been implemented, some aspects may still present barriers.
Images and graphical elements
Some decorative images and graphical elements may not always include meaningful alternative text.
Colour contrast in branding
Some brand colours and gradient elements may reduce contrast between text and background in certain contexts.
Embedded third-party content
The site may embed content from external platforms such as video or social media. Accessibility of those components depends on the external provider.
Downloadable documents
Some linked documents may not be fully accessible to screen-reader software.
Dynamic interface components
Certain interactive elements (for example expandable sections or dynamic listings) may not always provide full accessibility metadata for assistive technologies.
Ongoing improvements
Accessibility is reviewed periodically as the website develops.
Areas currently under review include:
- improving alternative text coverage for images
- reviewing colour contrast across all templates
- improving accessibility of downloadable documents
- reviewing interactive components for improved keyboard and screen-reader support
Compatibility with assistive technologies
The site is intended to be compatible with commonly used assistive technologies including:
- screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS and VoiceOver
- keyboard-only navigation
- browser zoom and operating-system accessibility settings
The website is designed for modern browsers on desktop and mobile devices.
Feedback and contact
If you encounter accessibility barriers while using this website, or require information in an alternative format, please contact:
Board of Deputies of British Jews
Email: tech@bod.org.uk
When reporting an issue, please include:
- the web page address
- a description of the accessibility issue
- any assistive technology or device being used
Review of this statement
This statement reflects the accessibility status of the website at the time of publication and will be reviewed when significant changes are made to the site.
Last updated: March 5, 2026