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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: 4 September 2025

Our Commitment

Jerry Can Spirits is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and functionality on our website.

Our Goal:

To ensure our website meets or exceeds the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, making it accessible and usable for people with diverse abilities and disabilities.

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with disabilities.

WCAG 2.1 Principles

Perceivable

Information must be presentable in ways users can perceive, including alternative text for images and sufficient color contrast.

Operable

Interface components must be operable through keyboard navigation and provide sufficient time for users to interact with content.

Understandable

Information and UI operation must be understandable, with clear navigation and predictable functionality.

Robust

Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by assistive technologies and future web technologies.

Current Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

Navigation & Structure

  • Logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
  • Skip navigation links for keyboard users
  • Consistent navigation across all pages
  • Clear page titles and meta descriptions

Visual Design

  • High contrast colour scheme for readability
  • Scalable text that can be enlarged up to 200%
  • Alternative text for all informative images
  • Colour is not the sole means of conveying information
  • Readable fonts and appropriate font sizes

Interaction & Forms

  • Keyboard navigation for all interactive elements
  • Clear focus indicators
  • Form labels properly associated with inputs
  • Error messages clearly described
  • Sufficient time limits for form completion

Technical Implementation

  • Semantic HTML markup
  • ARIA labels and descriptions where needed
  • Valid HTML and CSS code
  • Compatible with screen readers and assistive technologies
  • Responsive design for various devices and screen sizes

Ongoing Improvements

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. Current initiatives include:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing with real users
  • Staff training on accessibility best practices
  • Updates to ensure compatibility with the latest assistive technologies
  • User feedback integration for continuous improvement
  • Third-party accessibility testing and certification

Known Limitations

We acknowledge that some areas of our website may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to address these limitations:

  • Some decorative background elements may not be optimally described
  • Complex interactive components are being enhanced for better screen reader support
  • Video content accessibility features are being implemented
  • PDF documents are being reviewed for accessibility compliance

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies and browsers. We are currently conducting comprehensive testing with:

Screen Readers (Testing in Progress)

  • NVDA (Windows)
  • JAWS (Windows)
  • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • TalkBack (Android)

Browsers

  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • Mobile browsers on iOS and Android
  • High contrast mode support
  • Zoom functionality up to 200%

Note: We are actively testing with real users and assistive technology. If you experience any accessibility issues, please report them to help us improve.

Feedback & Support

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

Email: accessibility@jerrycanspirits.co.uk

Subject Line: Website Accessibility Feedback

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

Alternative Contact: Contact Form

Enforcement & Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may contact:

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

The EHRC is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the 'accessibility regulations').

Website: equalityhumanrights.com

This accessibility statement was last updated on 4 September 2025.

We review and update this statement regularly as we continue to improve our website's accessibility. This statement will be updated as new features are added or accessibility improvements are made.