Accessibility Statement
Last updated: January 2025
Our Commitment to Accessibility
Haley Solicitors 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 to ensure we provide equal access to all of our users.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
This 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. We are actively working to achieve full compliance.
Accessibility Features
We have implemented the following features to make our website more accessible:
Visual Accessibility
- High contrast color schemes
- Readable font sizes and line spacing
- Clear visual hierarchy
- Alternative text for images
- Resizable text without loss of functionality
Keyboard Navigation
- Full keyboard navigation support
- Logical tab order
- Visible focus indicators
- Skip to main content links
- Accessible dropdown menus
Screen Reader Support
- ARIA labels and landmarks
- Semantic HTML structure
- Descriptive link text
- Form labels and instructions
- Status messages and alerts
Mobile Accessibility
- Responsive design for all devices
- Touch-friendly interface
- Optimized for mobile screen readers
- Consistent experience across devices
- No horizontal scrolling required
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work:
- HTML5
- WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative – Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
- CSS3
- JavaScript (React)
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of this website, there may be some limitations. Below are known issues:
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers
- Third-party embedded content may not meet accessibility standards
- Some complex interactive elements may require additional assistive technology support
We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across our entire website.
Assistive Technologies
This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Screen magnification software
- Speech recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Browser-based text resizing
Browser Compatibility
Our website is optimized for accessibility on modern browsers including:
- Google Chrome (latest version)
- Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
- Apple Safari (latest version)
- Microsoft Edge (latest version)
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. Our team regularly reviews our website to identify and fix accessibility barriers. We conduct periodic audits and testing with assistive technologies to ensure our website remains accessible to all users.
Alternative Formats
If you require any information from this website in an alternative format, we are happy to provide:
Document Formats
Large print, audio, braille, or accessible PDFs
Personal Assistance
One-on-one phone or email support
Feedback and Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:
Haley Solicitors - Accessibility Team
Email: info@ukmigrationsolicitors.co.uk
Phone: 0121 271 0499 (Birmingham)
Phone: 01274 952201 (Bradford)
Phone: 0114 331 0800 (Sheffield)
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve issues within 15 business days.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact:
Assessment and Testing
This website has been tested using a combination of automated accessibility testing tools and manual evaluation with assistive technologies. We conduct regular accessibility audits and work with accessibility consultants to ensure ongoing compliance.
Updates to This Statement
We may update this accessibility statement from time to time to reflect changes in our accessibility practices or website updates. Please check this page periodically for the most current information.
Our Promise
At Haley Solicitors, we believe that everyone should have equal access to legal services and information. Accessibility is not just a legal requirement for us—it's a core value. We are committed to making our website and services accessible to all individuals, regardless of ability or technology used.