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Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement for South Coast Builders

South Coast Builders is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standard, aiming to make our online content usable and inclusive for all.

 

Our Approach to Accessibility

We are actively working to improve the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

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  • Semantic HTML: Using HTML markup that clearly defines the structure and meaning of content, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret.

  • Alternative Text for Images: Providing descriptive alternative text for all non-decorative images, allowing screen readers to convey the image content to users.

  • Keyboard Navigation: Ensuring that all website functionality is accessible using a keyboard alone.

  • Clear and Consistent Layout: Maintaining a clear and consistent layout throughout the website to aid navigation and comprehension.

  • Sufficient Colour Contrast: Using sufficient colour contrast between text and background to ensure readability for users with low vision.

  • Resizable Text: Allowing users to adjust the text size without loss of content or functionality.

  • Form Accessibility: Making all forms accessible to users with disabilities, including clear labels and instructions.

  • Video and Audio Content: Providing captions or transcripts for video and audio content where applicable.

  • Link Text: Using descriptive link text that clearly indicates the destination of the link.

  • Error Prevention and Handling: Designing forms to prevent errors where possible and providing clear instructions for correcting any errors that occur.

 

Known Limitations

While we strive to achieve full accessibility, we are aware that some parts of our website may have limitations. We are continually working to identify and address any remaining accessibility issues. For example, older PDF documents on the site may not be fully accessible. We are working to update these or provide alternative accessible formats upon request.

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Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please1 contact us:

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Andrew Barber (Managing Director)

1 Manor Ave, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LB

Tel: 01145 518963          Mobile: 07893 905674

Email: andy@scbuilders.co.uk

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We will make every effort to respond to your feedback and address any accessibility issues promptly.

 

Formal Complaints Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you have the right to make a formal complaint. Please contact us using the details above outlining your complaint. We will acknowledge your complaint within five working days and aim to provide a full response within 20 working days.

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Enforcement Procedure

If you are still not satisfied after following our internal complaints procedure, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). You can find more information about how to do this on the EHRC website: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/

 

Technical Specifications

This accessibility statement applies to www.scbuilders.co.uk

This website is designed to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA.

 

Date of this Statement

This statement was created in February 2025. It was last updated in February 2025.

 

Ongoing Monitoring and Review

We will regularly monitor and review the accessibility of our website to ensure that it continues to meet the WCAG 2.1 AA standard. We will also update this accessibility statement as needed to reflect any changes to our website or our accessibility practices.

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