Conformance Status
Date of Conformance Claim: May 6, 2026
Conformance Level: WCAG 2.2 Level AA
Scope: All pages on alexdawkins.co.uk
Standard: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 at https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/ (opens in a new tab)
What is WCAG 2.2 Level AA?
WCAG 2.2 Level AA is the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative standard that provides guidelines for making web content accessible to people with disabilities. Level AA is the most commonly recommended conformance level for public websites and includes the WCAG 2.1 baseline plus a small set of additional checks that matter for focus visibility, dragging alternatives, and help/authentication flows.
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive
- Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable
- Understandable: Information and user interface operation must be understandable
- Robust: Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies
Accessibility Features
This website includes the following accessibility features:
- High Contrast Mode: Toggle for enhanced color contrast to support users with low vision
- Reduced Motion: Disables animations and transitions for users sensitive to motion
- Screen Reader Mode: Enhances compatibility with assistive technologies by improving semantic HTML and reducing visual clutter
- OpenDyslexic Font: Optional dyslexia-friendly font for improved readability
- Bionic Reading Mode: Highlights word pivots to enhance reading speed and focus
- Text Size Adjustment: Resizable text from 90% to 130% of default size with persistent settings
- Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard with visible focus indicators
- Light/Dark Theme Toggle: Persistent theme preference with system preference fallback
- Semantic HTML: Proper heading hierarchy, landmarks, and ARIA labels throughout
- Color Contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
- Touch Targets: All interactive elements have a minimum of 44×44 CSS pixels for easy activation
- Focus Visibility: Clear, visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation
- Focus Not Obscured: Focused controls remain visible and are not hidden by overlays or surrounding UI
- Focus Appearance: Focus outlines remain high-contrast and large enough to meet WCAG 2.2 AA expectations
- Alt Text: Images include descriptive alt text where appropriate
- Link Clarity: External links include visual indicators and screen reader announcements
Technologies Relied Upon
This website relies on the following technologies for accessibility:
- HTML5 semantic elements and ARIA attributes
- CSS for styling and responsive design
- JavaScript for interactive accessibility features
- Local web fonts for consistent rendering
- Native browser features (localStorage, matchMedia API)
Known Limitations
While we strive for complete accessibility, some content may not yet be fully accessible:
- Inline code snippets may have limited styling in certain accessibility modes
- Complex SVG diagrams may require additional descriptions in future updates
- Dynamic content updates are announced via aria-live regions but may not be perceivable to all assistive technology users
Accessibility Statement
We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of their technological ability and physical limitations. We actively work to increase the accessibility and usability of our website using the relevant technical standards.
If you experience any difficulty in accessing any part of this website, please feel free to contact us for assistance. We will work with you to provide the information you seek in an alternative format.
Testing and Evaluation
This website has been tested for accessibility using:
- Automated accessibility testing tools
- Manual keyboard navigation testing
- Screen reader compatibility testing
- Color contrast verification
- Focus indicator visibility checks
- Responsive design testing across devices and viewport sizes
Feedback and Improvements
We welcome your feedback to help us improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvements, please contact us with details about the issue and how you were using the website.