Accessibility Statement

1. Our Commitment

Dr Nagu Penakacherla is committed to making drnagu.com accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of disability, assistive technology, or browsing environment. We want everyone in Quinton Ward and beyond to be able to use this website to access information, report issues, and engage with their community.

This statement applies to the website at drnagu.com.

2. Compliance Status

We aim to meet the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, which is the standard recommended by the UK Government and the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are continuously working to improve accessibility and address known issues.

3. Accessibility Features

This website currently includes the following accessibility features:

• Responsive design — the site adapts to any screen size, including mobile phones and tablets
• Keyboard navigation — all interactive elements can be accessed via keyboard
• Sufficient colour contrast — text and interactive elements meet or exceed WCAG AA contrast ratios
• Descriptive link text — links are labelled to describe their destination or purpose
• Semantic HTML — headings, landmarks, and lists are used structurally to aid screen reader navigation
• Alt text for images — meaningful images include descriptive alternative text
• Form labels — all form fields are labelled clearly
• Focus indicators — visible focus outlines are maintained for keyboard users
• No auto-playing media — no audio or video starts without user interaction

4. Known Limitations

We are aware of the following areas where the website may not fully meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements. We are working to resolve these:

• PDF newsletters — the "Voice of Quinton" newsletters are provided as PDF documents and may not be fully accessible to screen reader users. If you need the content of a newsletter in an alternative format, please contact us.
• Animated content — some page sections include motion animations. If you use a system-level "reduce motion" setting, this will be respected automatically. We are reviewing remaining animated elements for compliance.
• Complex interactive components — some voting and form interactions may not provide optimal screen reader feedback in all browsers. We are working to improve ARIA labelling.

5. How to Use This Website With Assistive Technology

Screen readers

This website works with common screen readers including NVDA and JAWS on Windows, VoiceOver on macOS and iOS, and TalkBack on Android. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of your preferred screen reader with an up-to-date browser.

Zoom and text size

You can increase the text size in your browser settings. This website is designed to reflow correctly up to 400% zoom without loss of content or functionality.

Colour and contrast

If you find the colour scheme difficult to read, your operating system or browser's high-contrast mode will be respected by this website.

6. Requesting Information in an Alternative Format

If you need any content from this website in a different format — for example, large print, accessible PDF, audio, or plain text — please contact us:

We will consider your request and respond within 10 working days.

7. Reporting Accessibility Problems

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of drnagu.com. If you experience any barrier that prevents you from accessing content, please tell us:

• Email: nagu.penakacherla@birmingham.gov.uk
• Subject line: "Accessibility issue — drnagu.com"
• Include a description of the issue and the page or feature affected

We take all accessibility reports seriously and will investigate within 10 working days.

8. Enforcement

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility complaint, you can contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) (Equality Advisory and Support Service):

9. Technical Information

This website is built using React and modern web standards. It is tested on:

• Google Chrome (latest) and Firefox (latest) on Windows and macOS
• Safari on iOS 16+
• Chrome on Android 12+

10. Preparation of This Statement

This statement was prepared on 11 June 2026 based on a self-assessment carried out by Dr Nagu Penakacherla's team. It will be reviewed annually and updated whenever significant changes are made to the website.