Accessibility statement

I'm committed to making this website accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities and neurodivergent users. As a cognitive accessibility practitioner, I hold my own work to the same standards I advocate for.

Standards

This website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA. These guidelines define how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities.

What I've done

  • Used semantic HTML landmarks (<header>, <nav>, <main>, <footer>) throughout
  • Provided a skip-to-content link for keyboard users
  • Ensured all text meets WCAG AA colour contrast ratios (4.5:1 minimum for normal text)
  • Made all interactive elements (links, buttons, form controls) reachable and operable via keyboard
  • Added visible focus indicators on all interactive elements
  • Included meaningful alt text on all images
  • Used a dyslexic-friendly typeface (Atkinson Hyperlegible) with generous sizing and line height
  • Kept body text at 18px minimum with a maximum line width for comfortable reading
  • Avoided auto-playing media, animations, and flashing content
  • Provided a dark/light mode toggle that respects system preferences
  • Tested with automated tools (axe, WAVE) and manual keyboard/screen reader testing

Cognitive accessibility

Beyond standard WCAG requirements, I've designed this site with cognitive accessibility in mind:

  • Reduced visual noise: minimal decorative elements, generous whitespace
  • Clear content hierarchy: consistent headings and predictable page structure
  • Plain language: no jargon without explanation
  • Left-aligned text throughout (no justified text)
  • Consistent navigation across all pages
  • No time limits or auto-updating content

Known limitations

Despite my best efforts, some areas may not yet be fully accessible:

  • Third-party embeds (such as the Substack subscribe widget) may not meet all accessibility standards, and these are outside my direct control
  • Some older content may have accessibility gaps that I'm working to address

Feedback

If you experience any accessibility barriers on this site, I genuinely want to know. Your feedback helps me improve.

Please email me at hello@eleanorbeilby.com with:

  • The page URL where you encountered the issue
  • A description of what happened
  • The assistive technology or browser you were using (if relevant)

I aim to respond within 5 business days and will work to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Compatibility

This site is designed to work with:

  • Modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge (latest two versions)
  • Screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS)
  • Browser zoom up to 200% without loss of content
  • Mobile devices (responsive down to 375px viewport width)

This statement was last updated on 1 March 2026.