Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

GuideTheDriver is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the 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 and user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features:

Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is available using a keyboard. Use Tab to navigate between elements and Enter/Space to activate buttons and links.
Screen Reader Support: Our pages are structured with proper headings, landmarks, and ARIA labels to work with screen readers.
Skip Links: Skip navigation links allow keyboard users to jump directly to main content.
Alt Text: All meaningful images have descriptive alternative text.
Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios for text and interactive elements.
Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators show which element is currently selected.
Form Labels: All form inputs have associated labels for clarity.

Keyboard Shortcuts

The following keyboard shortcuts are available throughout the site:

Key	Action
`Tab`	Move to next focusable element
`Shift` + `Tab`	Move to previous focusable element
`Enter` / `Space`	Activate buttons and links
`Escape`	Close modals and dropdowns
`Arrow Keys`	Navigate within menus and galleries

Browser Compatibility

This site is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
Browser zoom up to 400%
High contrast modes
Speech recognition software
Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

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

User-uploaded images: Images uploaded by sellers may not always have descriptive alt text. We encourage sellers to provide descriptions.
Third-party content: Some embedded third-party content (such as maps or payment processors) may not be fully accessible.
PDF documents: Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible. Please contact us if you need information in an alternative format.

Feedback and Contact

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

Email: accessibility@guidethedriver.co.uk
Contact Form: Contact Us

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