Accessibility Statement

Last updated: 26/01/2026

1. Our Commitment

Mitchell Contracting Services Ltd 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.

2. Conformance Status

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

Our website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. "Partially conformant" means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard, but we are working to address these issues.

3. Measures to Support Accessibility

Mitchell Contracting takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Include accessibility as part of our website design and development process
  • Provide clear and consistent navigation throughout the website
  • Use semantic HTML and ARIA labels where appropriate
  • Ensure sufficient colour contrast for text readability
  • Make all functionality available from a keyboard
  • Provide text alternatives for non-text content
  • Ensure forms are clearly labelled and accessible
  • Use responsive design for compatibility with various devices and screen sizes

4. Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

4.1 Navigation

  • Clear and consistent navigation menu
  • Breadcrumb navigation on inner pages
  • Skip to main content link (for screen readers)
  • Logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.)

4.2 Visual Design

  • High contrast text for readability
  • Readable font sizes with relative units
  • Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • Responsive design that works on all screen sizes

4.3 Content

  • Descriptive link text (no "click here" links)
  • Alternative text for images
  • Clear and simple language
  • Proper form labels and error messages

4.4 Interaction

  • All functionality available via keyboard
  • Sufficient time to read and use content
  • No content that flashes more than three times per second
  • Clear error identification and suggestions

5. Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some areas of the website may not be fully accessible. We are aware of the following limitations and are working to address them:

  • Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
  • Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible (we're working on alternatives)
  • Some complex interactive elements may have accessibility limitations

If you encounter accessibility barriers on our website, please let us know so we can address them.

6. Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Recent versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

7. Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • WAI-ARIA

8. Assessment Approach

We assess the accessibility of our website through a combination of self-evaluation and user testing. We welcome feedback from users with disabilities to help us identify and address accessibility issues.

9. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to propose a solution within 10 business days.

10. Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may contact:

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Website: equalityhumanrights.com
Telephone: 0808 800 0082

11. Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website and make improvements to ensure it remains accessible to all users. This statement will be updated as we make changes and improvements.

12. Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties (e.g., embedded videos, maps). While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, we may have limited control over third-party content. We work with our partners to improve accessibility where possible.

13. Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility, visit: