Accessibility policy

Our Commitment to Accessibility

StolenSpace Gallery is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our website is accessible to all visitors.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

Current Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

• Clear page structure with logical heading hierarchy
• Consistent navigation throughout the site
• Skip-to-content links for keyboard navigation
• Descriptive page titles for each section

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast ratios between text and background
• Text remains readable when magnified up to 200%
• Visual focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Images include alternative text descriptions where appropriate

Interactive Elements

• All links have descriptive text
• Forms include proper labels and instructions
• Error messages are clearly identified and explained
• Keyboard-accessible navigation for all interactive elements

Content Accessibility

• Gallery images include alt text describing artworks
• Artist information is structured with clear headings
• Exhibition details are presented in accessible formats
• Contact information is clearly labeled

 

Gallery Physical Accessibility

StolenSpace Gallery Location:
17 Osborn Street, London E1 6TD

Physical Access Features

• Ground floor gallery space with step-free access
• Wide doorways accommodating wheelchairs
• Accessible toilet facilities
• Well-lit exhibition spaces
• Clear pathways between artworks

Transportation

• Located 1 minute walk from Aldgate East station (wheelchair accessible)
• Alternative stations: Liverpool Street, Tower Gateway, and Shoreditch High Street overground station (approximately 15 minutes walk)
• Street-level entrance from Osborn Street

Known Limitations

We acknowledge that some areas of our website may not yet fully meet accessibility standards:

• Some older exhibition archive images may lack detailed alt text
• Certain interactive gallery features may require additional keyboard navigation options
• Some PDF documents may need accessibility improvements

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the StolenSpace Gallery website and physical space. Please contact us if you:

• Encounter accessibility barriers on our website
• Need assistance accessing our gallery or services
• Have suggestions for accessibility improvements

Contact Information

Email: contact@stolenspace.com
Phone: +44 (0)20 7247 2684
Address: 17 Osborn Street, London E1 6TD, United Kingdom

Gallery Hours:
Please check our website or contact us directly for current opening hours and exhibition schedules.

Alternative Access

• Large print versions of exhibition materials available upon request
• Personal assistance available during gallery visits
• BSL interpretation available with advance notice

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties (such as social media feeds, online artwork viewing platforms, or partner galleries). We cannot guarantee the accessibility of this third-party content, but we endeavour to select accessible options where possible.

Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to continual improvement of our website's accessibility. Our current improvement plans include:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Enhanced alt text for all artwork images
• Improved keyboard navigation throughout the site
• Better screen reader compatibility
• Mobile accessibility enhancements

Assessment Method

This accessibility statement was created using:

• Self-evaluation and internal accessibility review
• User feedback and testing
• Reference to WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines
• Consultation with accessibility best practices for arts organizations

We review and update this accessibility statement regularly to reflect the current status of our website's accessibility and our ongoing commitment to improvement.

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