Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: 10/10/2025

Our Commitment

TP Carpentry 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 to ensure our website is accessible to all users.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

TP Carpentry website is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. This means that all content on this website meets the WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria, achieving a perfect 100/100 Lighthouse accessibility score with 25/25 audits passed.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

• Clear and consistent navigation across all pages
• Logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3) for screen readers
• Descriptive page titles for every page
• Skip-to-content link for keyboard navigation
• Breadcrumb navigation for orientation
• Focus indicators on interactive elements

Visual Design

• Sufficient colour contrast ratios (WCAG AA standard)
• Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Responsive design that works on all device sizes
• Clear, readable fonts with appropriate sizing
• No reliance on colour alone to convey information

Content

• Alternative text (alt text) for all meaningful images
• Descriptive link text (no "click here" links)
• Form labels properly associated with input fields
• Error messages and validation clearly communicated
• Plain language used throughout the website

Keyboard Navigation

• All interactive elements accessible via keyboard
• Logical tab order throughout the website
• No keyboard traps that prevent navigation
• Visible focus indicators for keyboard users

Screen Reader Compatibility

• Semantic HTML5 elements (nav, main, footer, article)
• ARIA labels and landmarks where appropriate
• Descriptive labels for form inputs
• Status messages and alerts properly announced

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of TP Carpentry website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML5
• CSS
• JavaScript
• React
• Next.js

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Accessibility Achievements

We are proud to have achieved full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance with no known accessibility barriers:

• Perfect Color Contrast: All text meets or exceeds the WCAG AA contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
• Accessible Forms: Contact forms include proper labels, validation, error messages, and ARIA attributes for full screen reader compatibility.
• Comprehensive Alt Text: All images include descriptive alternative text for screen reader users.
• Keyboard Accessible: All interactive elements can be accessed and operated using keyboard only, with visible focus indicators.
• Modern Browser Support: Fully tested and compatible with the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Assessment Approach

TP Carpentry rigorously assessed the accessibility of this website using comprehensive testing methodologies:

• Lighthouse Accessibility Audits: Automated testing achieving 100/100 score with all 25 audits passed
• Manual Keyboard Testing: Complete site navigation and interaction using keyboard only
• WCAG 2.1 Compliance Review: Systematic evaluation against all Level A and AA success criteria
• Screen Reader Testing: Verified compatibility with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
• Color Contrast Analysis: All text elements validated to meet or exceed 4.5:1 contrast ratio
• Continuous Monitoring: Ongoing accessibility checks integrated into development workflow

Compatible Browsers and Assistive Technology

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies and browsers:

Recommended Browsers

• Google Chrome (latest version)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
• Apple Safari (latest version)
• Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Tested Assistive Technologies

• JAWS screen reader
• NVDA screen reader
• VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)
• TalkBack (Android)
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Browser zoom functionality

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of TP Carpentry website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Phone: 07412085316
• Email: tp-carpentry@hotmail.co.uk
• Contact Form: Visit our contact page

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

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you have the right to contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC):

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Website: www.equalityhumanrights.com
Telephone: 0808 800 0082
Textphone: 0808 800 0084

Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. Our ongoing efforts include:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Training our team on accessibility best practices
• Monitoring changes to WCAG guidelines
• Implementing user feedback and suggestions
• Testing with real users who use assistive technologies
• Updating content to maintain accessibility standards

Legal Information

This accessibility statement applies to the TP Carpentry website. It was prepared in accordance with:

• Equality Act 2010
• Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1

Related Policies

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• Privacy Policy
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