Our Commitment to Accessibility
At LeanWebs, we believe the web should be accessible to everyone. Our commitment to creating sustainable websites extends beyond environmental considerations to include social responsibility. We strive to ensure our website is accessible to people of all abilities and disabilities, aligning with our core mission of creating digital experiences that are both planet-friendly and people-friendly.
This accessibility statement outlines our approach to digital accessibility and the measures we’ve taken to ensure our website is as inclusive as possible.
Compliance Status
We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.
Our accessibility efforts include:
- Semantic HTML structure for better screen reader compatibility
- Sufficient color contrast for text and interactive elements
- Keyboard navigation support throughout the site
- Descriptive alt text for images
- Proper heading hierarchy for logical content structure
- Responsive design that works across different devices and screen sizes
- Text resizing without loss of content or functionality
Testing and Assessment
We regularly test our website using a combination of:
- Automated testing tools including WAVE and Lighthouse accessibility audits
- Manual keyboard navigation testing
- Visual inspections for color contrast and text readability
- Screen reader compatibility testing
These tests help us identify and address accessibility issues as part of our ongoing commitment to improvement.
Known Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge the following current limitations:
- Some older blog content may not fully meet all accessibility standards
- Third-party embedded content (such as social media feeds) may have accessibility limitations beyond our control
- Some complex data visualisations may have limited screen reader support
We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all aspects of our website.
Compatible Technologies
Our website is designed to be compatible with:
- Recent versions of major screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Speech recognition software
- Screen magnification tools
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Browser accessibility extensions
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Email: hello@leanwebs.co.uk
- Contact form: Contact Us
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements as part of our broader sustainability mission. We regularly review our website and update this accessibility statement accordingly.
This statement was last updated on July 15, 2025.
The Connection Between Accessibility and Sustainability
At LeanWebs, we see a natural alignment between digital accessibility and web sustainability:
- Inclusive Design: Creating websites that work for everyone, regardless of ability, is fundamentally about respect for users and responsible design and values that also drive sustainable web practices.
- Performance Benefits: Many accessibility improvements (like proper semantic markup and optimised images) also contribute to faster, more efficient websites that consume less energy.
- Future-Proofing: Building with accessibility in mind creates more robust, adaptable websites that require fewer resource-intensive rebuilds.
By embracing both accessibility and sustainability, we create digital experiences that are better for people and better for the planet.