Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to Kent Digital Festival, run by Kent County Council (KCC) and Kent Connects.

The content on this website is designed for everyone to find, read and understand. It is compatible with assistive technologies and developed to meet the accessibility standards outlined in this statement.

View the site your way

There are a number of customisation options for your browser and device that could help you use this website and other websites more effectively.

AbilityNet provide advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Feedback and contact information

Email digitalaccessibility@kent.gov.uk if you have an accessibility query including:

  • if you are experiencing issues with accessing information or using the website
  • if you find an accessibility problem not listed on this statement
  • if you have positive feedback on the accessibility considerations made.
  • When you contact us there is a process in place that will acknowledge your contact. We will tell you who is dealing with it and give you a timescale when to expect a reply.

Alternative formats

Translation tools

If you or someone you know needs information in a different language, browsers like Edge, Chrome and Safari can translate pages into over 100 languages.

Find out how to change languages and translate web pages in:

You could also download the Microsoft Translator app to have real-time translated conversations.

Other formats

If you need us to provide information in an alternative format, such as braille or a language other than English contact us:

Email: alternativeformats@kent.gov.uk

Phone: 03000 42 15 53

An English-speaker will take details of what you need and arrange a translation or interpreting service for you.

We may not be able to meet your requirements immediately, but we will try to provide an interpreter (or translation service) to help you as quickly as possible.

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

KCC is committed to making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version  2.2 AA standard.

Non-accessible content

Website wide issues.

Images with insufficient colour contrast
Some images contain text that does not meet minimum colour contrast requirements.

Images with insufficient colour contrast are not compliant with WCAG guideline 1.4.3.

We will correct the contrast on these images over time as we review each page.

Disproportionate burden

Not applicable.

Third party content

Our website contains third party content. We do not have control over and are not responsible for the accessibility of this content, but we endeavour to work with the third party to improve its accessibility. This may include:

  • links to non-KCC websites
  • content or functionality on our website that we do not control, develop, or fund
  • content hosted on other websites, such as social media sites.

Complaints process

If you have reported a problem with our website or asked for an alternative format, but you are not happy with our response, use our complaints process to register your difficulty. This helps us improve our processes.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’).

If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 28 October 2025.

This website was last tested on 8 October 2025. The test was carried out by KCC who tested a sample of the web pages. The tests use a combination of manual and automated test methods.