Accessibility
Accessibility Policy for EAA Accessibility Compliance
Date of preparation of policy: 11 July 2025
Date of last review of policy: 11 July 2025
Purpose
MacBryde Consulting, Inc. is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities, in compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA). We continuously improve our website to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience.
Scope
This policy applies to all stakeholders involved in the design, development and ongoing maintenance of this website. Accessibility is integrated into project workflows, regular and relevant training is provided and best practices followed and a compliance officer has been appointed to monitor updates in the EAA regulations and oversee the execution of this policy.
Compliance commitment and review
We strive to adhere to the accessibility standards outlined in the European Accessibility Act, ensuring that our digital content is perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for all users. We are committed to maintaining compliance and addressing accessibility concerns in accordance with regulatory requirements. Our commitment includes:
- Implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards.
- Web pages are designed and built to be viewed on a wide range of screen resolutions.
- Providing alternative text for images and multimedia content.
- Ensuring website compatibility with screen readers and assistive technologies.
- Offering keyboard navigation and other accessible interaction methods.
- Maintaining sufficient colour contrast and text readability.
- Designing forms and interactive elements to be accessible and easy to use.
- Using Acquia as an ongoing monitoring service.
An accessibility audit of the website is carried out yearly to ensure continuous compliance with accessibility best practices, combining human reviews and trusted third-party accessibility tools. The last audit took place in line with the date of the last review of this policy, as stated below.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you have experienced any accessibility barriers while using any part of our site, or require assistance, then please let us know using the contact form on our homepage.
We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within one week and will work to resolve issues promptly.
Please note that whilst the maintenance and hosting of this site is provided by our third-party partner Design Portfolio, all enquiries and feedback should be directed to MacBryde Consulting, Inc.
This policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation and technological advancements.
Policy approved by:
Marian MacBryde
Consultant
MacBryde Consulting, Inc.
11 July 2025