Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Business Website Care 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.

Conformance Status

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 more user-friendly for everyone.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Business Website Care takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Include accessibility as part of our website design and development process
  • Provide training to our team on accessibility best practices
  • Test our website regularly for accessibility issues
  • Include people with disabilities in our user testing when possible
  • Make accessibility a priority in our service offerings to clients

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

  • Clear and consistent navigation throughout the site
  • Logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
  • Descriptive page titles
  • Skip to main content links (where applicable)
  • Keyboard-friendly navigation

Visual Design

  • Sufficient color contrast between text and background
  • Dark mode option for reduced eye strain
  • Text that can be resized without loss of functionality
  • Clear, readable fonts
  • Responsive design that works on all screen sizes

Content

  • Alternative text for images
  • Descriptive link text (avoiding "click here")
  • Clear, simple language
  • Proper labeling of form fields
  • Error messages that are clear and helpful

Technical

  • Semantic HTML5 markup
  • ARIA labels where appropriate
  • Valid HTML and CSS code
  • Fast loading times
  • Works with screen readers

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some limitations may exist:

  • Third-party content or services may not be fully accessible
  • Some older content may not meet current accessibility standards
  • Portfolio images from client websites may lack detailed alternative text

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all areas of our website.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Recent versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Screen readers including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
  • Speech recognition software
  • Browser zoom and text magnification tools

Assessment and Testing

We assess accessibility through:

  • Self-evaluation and internal testing
  • Automated accessibility testing tools
  • Manual testing with assistive technologies
  • Keyboard-only navigation testing
  • User feedback and testing

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

  • Email: businesswebsitecare@gmail.com
  • WhatsApp: +447887172585

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may contact:

Accessibility for Client Websites

As a website design and management service, we are committed to building accessible websites for our clients. Our services include:

  • Accessibility consultation and planning
  • WCAG 2.1 AA compliant website development
  • Ongoing accessibility monitoring and improvements
  • Training for clients on maintaining accessibility
  • Assistance with accessibility statements and policies

UK Public Sector Bodies

If you are a UK public sector body subject to the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018, we can help ensure your website meets legal requirements.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to:

  • Regular accessibility audits
  • Staying current with accessibility standards and best practices
  • Incorporating user feedback
  • Training our team on accessibility
  • Prioritizing accessibility in all new features and updates

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of our website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (with graceful degradation)
  • ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility:

This statement was prepared on 1 January 2025.

We review and update this statement regularly to reflect our ongoing accessibility efforts and any changes to our website.