Accessibility Statement
YourFinances.co.uk 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
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.
YourFinances.co.uk is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to achieve full conformance.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of YourFinances.co.uk relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Visual Design Standards
Contrast Ratio: We maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for all standard text to ensure readability, meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
Typography: Our standard body text is set at a minimum of 18px (equivalent to 1.125rem) with a line spacing of at least 1.6 to enhance readability for all users.
Keyboard Navigation
Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard. You can use the 'Tab' key to move between interactive elements like links and form fields, and 'Enter' to activate them. All functionality is accessible without a mouse.
Screen Reader Compatibility
We use semantic HTML and ARIA attributes to ensure our content is compatible with modern screen readers, including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
Voice Navigation Reviews
We conduct quarterly reviews to ensure compatibility with voice navigation software. Our team tests core user journeys to ensure a seamless experience for users relying on voice commands.
Feedback & Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of YourFinances.co.uk. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Assessment Approach
YourFinances.co.uk assessed the accessibility of our platform by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation by our internal development team.
- Regular automated testing integrated into our development pipeline.
- Periodic manual audits of critical user journeys.
Last Formal Review: June 2024
Next Scheduled Audit: December 2024
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