Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2025

Our Commitment

Tradesman Finance is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually work to improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. We aim to conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA, the internationally recognised standard for web accessibility.

WCAG 2.1

Level A

WCAG 2.1

Level AA

WCAG 2.1

Level AAA (Partial)

Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

High contrast colour schemes
Resizable text up to 200%
Alt text on all images
Clear visual hierarchy
No reliance on colour alone for information

Keyboard Navigation

All functionality accessible via keyboard
Visible focus indicators
Skip navigation links
Logical tab order
No keyboard traps

Screen Reader Support

Semantic HTML structure
ARIA labels where needed
Descriptive link text
Form field labels
Error message announcements

Responsive Design

Mobile-friendly interface
Readable at all screen sizes
Touch-friendly controls
Portrait and landscape support
Works on all modern devices

Compatibility

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

Screen Readers

NVDA on Windows
JAWS on Windows
VoiceOver on macOS and iOS
TalkBack on Android

Browsers

Chrome (latest 2 versions)
Firefox (latest 2 versions)
Safari (latest 2 versions)
Edge (latest 2 versions)

Known Limitations

While we strive to ensure accessibility of our website, there may be some limitations. Below are known accessibility issues we are actively working to address:

Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible

Workaround: Contact us for alternative formats

In progress

Calculator may have limited screen reader support

Workaround: Call us for assistance with calculations

Under review

Tips for Using Our Website

Keyboard Navigation

Use Tab to move forward through interactive elements
Use Shift + Tab to move backward
Use Enter or Space to activate buttons and links
Use arrow keys to navigate within menus and forms
Press Escape to close modals and popups

Adjusting Text Size

Use Ctrl/Cmd + Plus to increase text size
Use Ctrl/Cmd + Minus to decrease text size
Use Ctrl/Cmd + 0 to reset to default size

High Contrast Mode

You can enable high contrast mode in your operating system settings or use browser extensions for enhanced contrast.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know.

Contact Us

Email: accessibility@tradesmanfinance.co.uk

Phone: 0800 XXX XXXX

Response Time: Within 5 business days

Conformance Status

WCAG 2.1

Level A

WCAG 2.1

Level AA

WCAG 2.1

Level AAA (Partial)

Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

High contrast colour schemes
Resizable text up to 200%
Alt text on all images
Clear visual hierarchy
No reliance on colour alone for information

Keyboard Navigation

All functionality accessible via keyboard
Visible focus indicators
Skip navigation links
Logical tab order
No keyboard traps

Screen Reader Support

Semantic HTML structure
ARIA labels where needed
Descriptive link text
Form field labels
Error message announcements

Responsive Design

Mobile-friendly interface
Readable at all screen sizes
Touch-friendly controls
Portrait and landscape support
Works on all modern devices

Known Limitations

While we strive to ensure accessibility of our website, there may be some limitations. Below are known accessibility issues we are actively working to address:

Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible

Workaround: Contact us for alternative formats

In progress

Calculator may have limited screen reader support

Workaround: Call us for assistance with calculations

Under review

Tips for Using Our Website

Keyboard Navigation

Use Tab to move forward through interactive elements
Use Shift + Tab to move backward
Use Enter or Space to activate buttons and links
Use arrow keys to navigate within menus and forms
Press Escape to close modals and popups

Adjusting Text Size

Use Ctrl/Cmd + Plus to increase text size
Use Ctrl/Cmd + Minus to decrease text size
Use Ctrl/Cmd + 0 to reset to default size

High Contrast Mode

You can enable high contrast mode in your operating system settings or use browser extensions for enhanced contrast.