Institutional Principle
Accessibility Statement
The Society's canonical institutional commitment to inclusive scholarly access through its website and member services.
Effective 2026-06-27
Principles
Inclusive Access
The Society's scholarly work is intended to be reachable by every member and visitor capable of engaging with it, irrespective of ability.
Considered Design
Accessibility is approached as a matter of editorial and architectural judgement, integrated into the design of the Society's surfaces rather than appended to them.
Continuous Improvement
The Society undertakes to refine the accessibility of its surfaces over time, in response to scholarship, member feedback, and the evolution of recognised standards.
Commitment
The Society regards inclusive access to scholarly material as an institutional principle. Its website and member services are designed and revised with that principle in view.
Editorial Practice
Editorial composition follows the Society's standards for clarity and structure. Headings, sequence, and language are chosen to support comprehension by readers using a wide range of assistive technologies.
Architectural Practice
The Society's surfaces are constructed with semantic structure, appropriate textual alternatives for non-textual material, and consideration for keyboard and screen-reader navigation.
Member Feedback
Members and visitors who encounter difficulty engaging with the Society's surfaces are invited to communicate with the Society's offices. Such communications are treated as institutional feedback and inform the continued refinement of the Society's accessibility posture.
Continuity
This Statement is to be read together with the Editorial Standards and the Terms of Service.
Revisions
- 2026-06-27Initial publication.