Our commitment

Stewarton Bowling Club is committed to making our website accessible and easy to use for as many people as possible.

We want everyone to be able to access the information on our website, regardless of ability, disability, or the technology they use. We are continually working to improve accessibility and usability across our website.

Accessibility on this website

We aim to:

• Use clear and simple language.
• Structure content with clear headings and page layouts.
• Provide alternative text for images where appropriate.
• Ensure text can be enlarged using browser settings.
• Maintain suitable colour contrast for readability.
• Make the website usable with a keyboard as well as a mouse.
• Support the use of screen readers and other assistive technologies.
• Design pages that work across a range of devices and screen sizes.

Accessibility tools

Our website includes an accessibility toolbar, offering a range of tools that allow visitors to customise their browsing experience, including:

• Text size adjustment
• Contrast controls
• Reading guides
• Keyboard navigation enhancements
• Dyslexia-friendly font options
• Animation controls
• Colour and display settings

These tools are designed to help visitors access content in a way that best suits their needs.

Accessibility standards

We aim to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA wherever reasonably possible.

While we strive to make all content accessible, some areas of the website may not yet fully meet these standards. We are committed to identifying and addressing accessibility issues as part of our ongoing website improvements.

Alternative formats

If you require information from this website in an alternative format, such as:

• Large print
• Accessible PDF
• Plain text
• Another format that better meets your needs

please contact us and we will do our best to provide the information in a suitable format where reasonably possible.

Known limitations

Despite our efforts, some content may have accessibility limitations, including:

• Older PDF documents that may not be fully accessible.
• Content provided by third-party services, such as embedded maps, videos or social media feeds.
• Historical documents created before accessibility standards were adopted.

If you experience difficulty accessing any content on our website, please let us know and we will work with you to provide the information in an alternative way.

Feedback and contact information

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website.

If you:

• Encounter an accessibility problem,
• Need information in a different format, or
• Have suggestions for improving accessibility,

please contact us:

Email: policies@sbc.scot
Telephone: +44 (0)1560 484230

When reporting an accessibility issue, please include:

• The web page address (URL) where the problem occurred.
• A brief description of the issue.
• Any assistive technology or device you were using, if relevant.

This information helps us investigate and resolve issues more effectively.

We aim to respond to accessibility enquiries within 14 days.

Accessibility settings on your device

Many accessibility features can also be enabled through your web browser, operating system or mobile device, including:

• Increasing text size
• Adjusting colours and contrast
• Screen magnification
• Screen readers
• Voice control and speech recognition software

These settings can be used alongside the accessibility features available on our website.

Ongoing improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review our website and make improvements where practical to ensure that our content remains accessible to all users.

We value user feedback and use it to help guide future accessibility improvements.

Statement review

This statement was last reviewed on 1 March 2026.

It will be reviewed annually, or sooner if significant changes are made to the website.