Accessibility Statement

Commitment to Accessibility

nicholasllewellyn.co.uk strives to ensure its content is accessible to all users. This website utilizes Drupal's Olivero theme, which was specifically designed with accessibility as a core principle and meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

Theme Features

The Olivero theme provides these built-in accessibility features:

Visual Design

  • High contrast color ratios meeting WCAG AA standards
  • Clear typography optimized for readability
  • Flexible color schemes that maintain accessibility
  • Proper spacing and visual hierarchy
  • Support for text resizing without loss of functionality

Navigation

  • Consistent and predictable navigation patterns
  • Clear focus indicators
  • Logical tab ordering
  • Skip to main content functionality
  • Semantic HTML structure

Technical Implementation

  • ARIA landmarks and labels where appropriate
  • Semantic heading structure
  • Proper form labeling
  • Alternative text for functional images
  • Support for keyboard navigation

Custom Content

While the site uses Drupal's accessible theme as its foundation:

  • Custom calculators and interactive elements are implemented following Drupal's content standards
  • Custom content strives to maintain the same level of accessibility as the core theme
  • All custom implementations are tested for keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility

Browser and Device Support

This website is designed to work with:

  • Modern web browsers
  • Screen readers
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Mobile devices
  • Operating system accessibility features

Known Limitations

While every effort is made to ensure accessibility:

  • Some legacy content may not meet all accessibility standards
  • Third-party embedded content may have varying levels of accessibility
  • Custom calculators and tools may require additional accessibility considerations

Feedback

Your feedback helps improve accessibility. Please contact Nicholas Llewellyn through the social media accounts linked in the website footer if you:

  • Encounter any accessibility barriers
  • Need content in an alternative format
  • Have suggestions for improvement

Standards Compliance

This website aims to comply with:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards
  • Drupal's accessibility coding standards
  • UK accessibility regulations where applicable

Note: While this website uses Drupal's highly accessible Olivero theme, continuous improvements are made to enhance accessibility further as standards evolve and new features are added.