Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

BeaYOUtiful Foundation 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.

We believe that digital accessibility is a fundamental human right and essential for creating an inclusive society where everyone can participate fully.

Conformance Status

The BeaYOUtiful Foundation website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

The guidelines have three levels of accessibility (A, AA, and AAA). We have chosen Level AA as the target for our website.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard
• Screen Reader Compatibility: Our site is compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies
• Alt Text: All images include descriptive alt text
• Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios for readability
• Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Focus Indicators: Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Semantic HTML: Proper heading structure and semantic markup
• Form Labels: All form fields have associated labels

Known Limitations

While we strive to ensure the highest level of accessibility, we acknowledge that some areas of our website may have limitations:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
• Third-party content (such as embedded videos) may not meet our accessibility standards
• Some complex interactive elements may require additional testing with assistive technologies

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all areas of our website.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website has been tested with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Magnification software
• Voice recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• High contrast mode

Feedback and Support

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

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Alternative Formats

If you need information from our website in an alternative format, such as:

• Large print
• Braille
• Audio format
• Electronic format

Please contact us and we will work to provide the information in your preferred format.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. This includes:

• Regular accessibility audits
• User testing with people with disabilities
• Staff training on accessibility best practices
• Monitoring and addressing accessibility feedback
• Staying current with accessibility standards and guidelines

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of our website relies on the following technologies:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• WAI-ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Methods

We assess the accessibility of our website using the following methods:

• Automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual testing with assistive technologies
• Expert accessibility reviews
• User testing with people with disabilities
• Regular accessibility audits

Contact Information

For questions about accessibility or to report accessibility issues, please contact us: