Accessibility

Our Commitment

Ayrshire Daily News is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology. We believe everyone should be able to access quality journalism, and we are continually working to improve the accessibility of our site.

What We Do

We strive to follow best practices for web accessibility, including:

• Using semantic HTML to support screen readers and assistive technologies
• Ensuring sufficient colour contrast between text and background
• Making all interactive elements keyboard-navigable
• Providing descriptive labels and alt text for images and icons
• Designing forms with clear labels and error messages
• Enabling zoom and text resizing without breaking layout
• Testing navigation and functionality across devices and browsers

Compatible Technologies

Our website is designed to work with modern web browsers and assistive technologies. For the best experience, we recommend using an up-to-date version of one of the following browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

We also aim to support common screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.

Adjusting Your Experience

Most modern browsers and operating systems offer built-in accessibility features that can enhance your experience on our site, including:

• Zoom and magnification tools
• Text size adjustments
• High-contrast and dark modes
• Screen reader support
• Keyboard shortcuts and navigation

Known Limitations

While we work hard to maintain accessibility across the site, some third-party content (such as embedded videos or social media widgets) may not fully meet the same standards. We review and update our integrations regularly and welcome feedback on any barriers you encounter.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Ayrshire Daily News. If you experience any difficulty accessing content, encounter a barrier, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

newsdesk@ayrshiredailynews.co.uk
Ayrshire Daily News, Corespace 62, 62 Viewfield Road, Ayr KA8 8HH

We aim to respond to accessibility-related queries within 5 business days.