Accessibility Statement
Just Sourced 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.
1. Our Commitment
We aim to make the Just Sourced website accessible and inclusive for all users, including those with disabilities. Our goal is to ensure that our website meets Level AA compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
We are working to ensure that our website:
- Can be navigated using keyboard controls alone, without requiring a mouse
- Works with screen readers and other assistive technologies
- Uses sufficient colour contrast for text and important graphics
- Has clear headings and labels to help with navigation
- Provides text alternatives for non-text content (e.g., images)
- Offers resizable text without loss of functionality
- Has a logical structure and consistent navigation
2. Current Status
We acknowledge that not all areas of our website may be fully accessible at this time. We are actively working to identify and address accessibility issues through regular audits and updates. The following are some specific areas we are working to improve:
- Ensuring all images have appropriate alternative text
- Improving the accessibility of PDF and other downloadable documents
- Enhancing keyboard navigation throughout the website
- Ensuring proper focus indicators for keyboard navigation
- Improving form labelling and error identification
3. Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features to help make it more usable for everyone:
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to ensure proper document structure and to help assistive technologies interpret our content correctly.
- Text Resizing: Our website supports text resizing up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
- Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is available using a keyboard, with visible focus indicators to show which element is currently active.
- Alternative Text: We provide alternative text descriptions for images that convey information.
- ARIA Landmarks: We use ARIA landmarks to help screen reader users navigate our site more efficiently.
- Colour Contrast: We maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to ensure readability.
4. Assistive Technology Compatibility
We strive to ensure our website works well with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
- Speech recognition software
- Screen magnification software
- Alternative keyboards and input devices
5. Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations to the accessibility of our website. Currently, we are aware of the following issues:
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software
- Some third-party content or applications (such as interactive maps or property viewing tools) may not be fully accessible
- Some older content may not yet have been updated to meet the latest accessibility standards
We are working to address these issues and improve the accessibility of our website over time.
6. Testing and Compliance
We regularly test our website for accessibility using a combination of automated testing tools and manual testing with assistive technologies. We are working to align our website with the following standards:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
- Equality Act 2010
- Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018
7. Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Just Sourced website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Email: accessibility@justsourced.io
Phone: 0800 123 4567
Post: Just Sourced Ltd, Unit 6-7, Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place, Preston, UK, PR2 9WT
We aim to respond to feedback within 5 business days and will do our best to address any issues as quickly as possible.
8. Alternative Formats
If you need information on this website in a different format such as large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille, please contact us using the details above. We will consider your request and aim to provide the information in the requested format within a reasonable timeframe.
9. Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website and services. We regularly review our website and policies to ensure we are meeting our accessibility goals.
This statement was last updated on 5th May 2024 and will be reviewed and updated regularly as we make improvements to our website's accessibility.