Accessibility

Accessibility statement and accessibility adjustments

At Rugoutlet, we are dedicated to ensuring that our website is accessible to all individuals, regardless of their abilities. We are committed to meeting the standards outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level.

Our aim is to closely adhere to accessibility requirements set by the United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU), United States (US), and global standards. To achieve this, we follow the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level.

These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for making web content accessible to individuals with a wide range of disabilities, including but not limited to blindness, motor impairments, visual impairments, and cognitive disabilities.

Steps We Take to Ensure Accessibility:

Addressing Perceivable Issues:

Text Alternatives: We provide alternative text descriptions for all non-text content, ensuring that users with visual impairments can access and understand the information conveyed.

Captions and Audio Descriptions: Captions are provided for all live audio content, and audio descriptions are included for pre-recorded video content to ensure accessibility for users with hearing impairments.

Foreground-Background Separation: We ensure that content is easy to perceive by separating foreground from background. This includes checking colour contrast, providing resizable text, and avoiding reliance on colour alone to convey information.

Ensuring Operability:

Keyboard Accessibility: All website functionality is accessible via keyboard navigation, ensuring that users can navigate the site without the need for a mouse. Extended Time Limits: Users are given adequate time to read and interact with content, and any time limits are adjustable to accommodate different needs. Seizure Prevention: We avoid designing content that could potentially cause seizures, such as flashing images or animations. Navigation Support: Various features are implemented to help users navigate the site, find content, and understand their location within the website.

Making Text Content Understandable: Readability: Text content is presented in a readable and understandable manner, using plain language and providing definitions for unusual words. Consistency and Predictability: Web pages operate in predictable ways and maintain consistency throughout the site, enhancing usability for all users. Error Handling: Clear error messages and instructions are provided to help users avoid and correct mistakes.

Enhancing Robustness:

Compatibility: We maximise compatibility with current and future user tools, including assistive technologies, by using proper HTML5 and ARIA landmarks. Team Training: Our web developers, content creators, and relevant staff are trained in accessibility standards and practices to ensure ongoing compliance.

Creating an Accessibility Statement:

We have developed and published an accessibility statement on our website, detailing our commitment to accessibility, the standards we follow (such as WCAG 2.1 AA), any known accessibility issues, and ways for users to contact us for feedback or assistance.

Regular Review and Update:

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment, and we regularly review our site as technology and standards evolve. We make necessary updates to maintain compliance and improve accessibility for all users.

Seeking Feedback:

We encourage feedback from users about the accessibility of our site and make adjustments based on this feedback. If you encounter any difficulties accessing our website or have suggestions for improvement, please email us at info@rugoutlet.uk

Conclusion: At Rugoutlet, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive online experience for all users. Through our commitment to accessibility standards and ongoing efforts to improve, we aim to ensure that everyone can access and use our website with ease. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to priorities accessibility in our endeavours.