The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with vision impairments, disabilities, and access needs. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards to help ensure our website is as accessible as possible.

Our commitment

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. This means you should be able to:

  • Navigate most of the website using a keyboard.
  • Use screen readers and other assistive technologies to access content.
  • Zoom in up to 400% without loss of functionality.
  • Change colours, contrast levels, and fonts using browser or device settings.
  • Access content on a range of devices and screen sizes.

Accessibility standards

We aim for this website to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA wherever possible.

Known limitations

While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, some areas of the website may not yet fully meet accessibility standards. For example:

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader users.
  • Some third-party content or embedded services may not be fully under our control.
  • Certain images or media may occasionally be missing alternative text.

We are actively working to identify and address any accessibility issues.

Reporting accessibility problems

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any barriers, have difficulty accessing information, or require content in an alternative format, please contact us.

Email: info@rnc.ac.uk
Telephone: 01432 265 725
Address: Royal National College for the Blind, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT

When contacting us, please provide:

  • The webpage or content you were trying to access.
  • The accessibility issue you experienced.
  • The device, browser, or assistive technology you were using.

We will make every reasonable effort to respond and provide the information you need in an accessible format.

Enforcement procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may seek further advice through the relevant equality and accessibility support services.

Technical information

RNC is committed to making its website accessible in accordance with applicable accessibility regulations and recognised best practice standards. We regularly review the website and undertake improvements to enhance accessibility and usability for all visitors.

Statement preparation

This statement was prepared on 16 September 2026 and should be reviewed annually or whenever significant changes are made to the website.