ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Our commitment to making the web accessible for everyone.
Last updated: January 2026
Our Commitment
ScopeSite Digital Studios 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. This includes compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) which came into effect in June 2025.
Conformance Status
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.
This website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We continue to make improvements to meet full conformance.
Accessibility Features
Navigation & Structure
- Skip link to bypass navigation and jump to main content
- Semantic HTML with proper heading hierarchy (h1-h6)
- ARIA landmarks for main, header, footer, and navigation regions
- Breadcrumb navigation for easy orientation
- Consistent navigation structure across all pages
Keyboard Accessibility
- All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
- Visible focus indicators on all focusable elements
- No keyboard traps - users can navigate freely
- Tab order follows logical reading order
- Mobile menu is fully keyboard operable
Visual Accessibility
- Sufficient colour contrast ratios (WCAG AA minimum)
- Text is resizable up to 200% without loss of functionality
- No content conveyed through colour alone
- Focus indicators meet 3:1 contrast ratio
- High contrast mode support for Windows users
Screen Reader Support
- Alternative text for all meaningful images
- ARIA labels for interactive elements without visible text
- Page titles change dynamically on navigation
- Form fields have associated labels
- Error messages are announced to screen readers
Forms & Inputs
- All form fields have visible labels
- Required fields are clearly indicated
- Error messages identify the field in error
- Input purpose is programmatically determinable (autocomplete)
- Instructions are provided before form submission
Motion & Animation
- Reduced motion support respects user preferences
- No auto-playing video or audio content
- Animations can be paused or disabled
- No content that flashes more than 3 times per second
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:
Some older blog posts may have images without alt text
Being addressed as content is reviewed
Third-party embedded content (e.g., Calendly) has independent accessibility
We select accessible third-party tools where possible
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript (with progressive enhancement)
- WAI-ARIA 1.1
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Assessment & Testing
We assess our website accessibility using the following methods:
- Self-evaluation using automated testing tools (axe-core, Lighthouse)
- Manual testing with keyboard navigation
- Testing with screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Contrast ratio verification
- Real user feedback
Feedback & Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:
- Email: support@scopesite.co.uk
- Phone: 01373 311 339
- Response time: We aim to respond within 5 business days.
This statement was created on 5th January 2026 and is reviewed regularly to ensure accuracy.