Accessibility Statement | HarmENT
Last updated: 19 December 2025
1. Our Commitment
HarmENT is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards to provide equal access to all users.
We believe that every person should have equal access to information and functionality on the web, regardless of ability, device, or technology used to access our website.
2. Accessibility Standards
We aim 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.
WCAG 2.1 Principles
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
- Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
- Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
- Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
3. Accessibility Features
We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:
Navigation and Structure
- Consistent navigation throughout the website.
- “Skip to main content” links.
- Logical heading structure (H1–H6).
- Descriptive page titles.
- Breadcrumb navigation where appropriate.
Visual Design
- Sufficient colour contrast ratios.
- Resizable text without loss of functionality.
- No content that flashes more than three times per second.
- Clear visual focus indicators.
- Responsive design for a range of screen sizes and devices.
Content
- Alternative text for meaningful images.
- Captions and/or transcripts for multimedia content where feasible.
- Clear and simple language where possible.
- Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context.
- Form labels, instructions, and error messages.
Functionality
- Full keyboard navigation support.
- No keyboard traps.
- Compatibility with common screen readers.
- Use of ARIA landmarks and labels where appropriate.
- Form validation with clear error messages.
4. Assistive Technology Compatibility
Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies, when used with a modern browser:
- Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).
- Screen magnification software.
- Speech recognition software.
- Keyboard-only navigation.
- Browser accessibility extensions.
We aim to support current versions of major browsers and assistive technologies. Older or unsupported software may not provide the best experience.
5. Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of our website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and how we are addressing them:
- Third-party content: Some embedded content from third parties (such as media players, social media widgets, or external forms) may not be fully accessible. We work with vendors where possible and seek accessible alternatives when available.
- Legacy content: Some older content may not meet current accessibility standards. We are progressively reviewing and updating this content.
- PDF documents: Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible. Contact us if you need an accessible alternative format.
6. Feedback and Assistance
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
We aim to respond to accessibility-related feedback within 5 business days and will work with you to provide the information or service you need in an accessible format wherever reasonably possible.
7. Alternative Formats
If you require information from our website in an alternative format, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Alternative formats may include:
- Large print.
- Audio format.
- Plain text.
- Easy read format.
- Braille (where feasible and reasonable).
8. Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you can contact the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) for further advice and support:
Equality Advisory Support Service
Website: equalityadvisoryservice.com
Phone: 0808 800 0082
Textphone: 0808 800 0084
9. Updates to This Statement
This accessibility statement was last updated on 19 December 2025. We review and update this statement periodically as we continue to improve accessibility on our website and as standards or technologies evolve.