Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2026

Our Commitment

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

Conformance Status

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

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features:

Navigation

  • Skip to main content link on every page
  • Consistent navigation structure
  • Keyboard-accessible menus and interactive elements
  • Clear focus indicators

Content

  • Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
  • Descriptive link text
  • Alt text for meaningful images
  • ARIA labels where appropriate

Visual Design

  • Colour contrast that meets WCAG AA standards
  • Text that can be resized without loss of functionality
  • No content that relies solely on colour to convey meaning
  • Reduced motion option respected

Forms

  • Labels associated with form inputs
  • Clear error messages
  • Required fields clearly indicated

Compatibility

VALU Recognition is designed to be compatible with:

  • Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Browser zoom up to 200%

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

  • Some decorative icons may not have text alternatives
  • Third-party content (e.g., fonts from Google) may have their own accessibility limitations

We are actively working to address these limitations.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of VALU Recognition. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

  • Email: valud@v-a-l-u.com

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) for further assistance:

Technical Specifications

VALU Recognition relies on the following technologies for accessibility:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (progressive enhancement)
  • WAI-ARIA