Accessibility Statement

Highland Realms Comic Con (“we”, “us”) is committed to ensuring our website and event is accessible to as many people as possible.

Accessibility of the Website

We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, the recognised standard for website accessibility in the UK under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018, and general best practices for private organisations.

Using Our Website

We want our website to be usable for everyone. This means you should be able to:

Change colours, contrast levels, and fonts using your browser tools
Zoom in up to 200% without content spilling off the screen
Navigate most pages using only a keyboard
Navigate using speech-recognition software
Listen to most of the website using a screen reader
Read content written in clear, simple English

Where possible, we avoid:

Text set as images
Colour-only cues
Complex layouts
Flashing or rapidly moving elements

How Accessible the Website is

This website aims to be fully accessible, but we are aware that some parts may not be completely accessible to all users, such as:

Third-party embedded content (e.g., videos, forms, social media widgets)
Some content generated by Wix’s built-in apps or templates
PDFs or non-HTML documents that are not fully tagged
Colour contrast on certain template components, depending on theme

We are working to identify and resolve these issues.

Website

Technical information About Accessibility

This website is built using Wix, which includes many accessibility-friendly features. We strive to ensure:

Proper heading structure
Alt text for images
Forms that are navigable by keyboard and screen readers
Sufficient colour contrast
Semantic HTML where applicable

We continue to review our content to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

What We Are Doing to Improve Accessibility

We are committed to continuous accessibility improvement. Our efforts include:

Reviewing accessibility as part of all website updates
Training staff and volunteers to create accessible content
Testing the website regularly
Responding to accessibility feedback
Adjusting our Wix template and settings to ensure best accessibility outcomes

Requests, issues, and suggestions

We welcome feedback. If you encounter difficulties accessing any part of our website, please contact us:

Email: hello@highlandrealms.co.uk

Please include:

The web address (URL) of the page
A description of the issue
The device and browser you’re using
Any assistive technologies involved (optional)

We will respond as soon as possible and do our best to provide an accessible alternative.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may lodge a complaint with the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS), which provides advice on accessibility and discrimination in the UK.

Website: https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
Phone: 0808 800 0082

Accessibility at the event

Highland Realms Comic Con is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible experience for all attendees, vendors, guests, and staff. We believe everyone should be able to enjoy the event, regardless of disability or access needs.

We are dedicated to making our event enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
If you encounter any barrier — physical, sensory, or otherwise — please let us know so we can support you.

At Event

Our Committment

We aim to:

Make the event accessible to as many people as possible
Remove or reduce physical, sensory, and communication barriers
Provide alternative formats or assistance where possible
Treat all attendees with dignity, fairness, and respect

If you experience difficulties at any point, please speak to a member of staff or contact us in advance.

Venue Accessibility

Generally, we aim to select venues that include:

Step-free access to the main entrance
Accessible toilets
Step-free access to halls, vendor areas, and panel rooms
Clearly marked accessible routes
Adequate lighting
Priority seating areas for those who need them

If certain areas of the venue have limited accessibility, we will clearly state this in advance.

Assistance & Support Available

We aim to support attendees in the following ways:

Companion/Carer Access

If you require a carer or personal assistant, please contact us in advance so we can provide appropriate access arrangements.

Staff Assistance

Our event team will be available to:

Assist with directions
Provide seating if you need a rest
Communicate information clearly
Offer help during busy or crowded periods

Queuing Assistance

If you are unable to stand in queues for long periods, please let staff know — we will offer alternatives where possible.

Sensory Considerations

We aim to provide:

A quieter area for breaks when possible
Advance notice of loud activities (e.g., announcements, demonstrations)

Service Animals

Registered service animals are welcome.

We ask that handlers ensure:

The animal is clearly identifiable
The animal remains under control at all times
The animal is not taken into any restricted areas (if applicable for safety reasons)

A designated rest/water area may be provided if the venue allows.

Accessible Communication

We aim to ensure:

Staff are trained to communicate clearly and respectfully
Important event updates are provided online in plain, easy-to-read language
Maps and schedules are clearly labelled

If you require alternate formats, please contact us in advance.

Strobe, Lighting, and Noise Warnings

We will provide warnings for:

Strobe or flashing light effects
Very loud audio
Fog or haze machines (if used)

These warnings will appear on signage and event programmes where applicable.

Requesting Adjustments

If you require specific accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please contact us as early as possible before the event.

We will do our best to make reasonable adjustments based on venue capabilities.

Accessibility Feedback

We welcome suggestions to help make the event more accessible.

Please contact us at:
Email: hello@highlandrealms.co.uk

We will review all feedback and make reasonable efforts to improve accessibility for future events.

Last Updated

26/12/25