Last updated: 01/11/25

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1. Our Commitment

At Patterson Engineering, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone — including people with disabilities.
We want all visitors to have an equal and enjoyable experience when browsing our website, regardless of technology, ability, or device.

We continuously work to improve the accessibility and usability of our site in line with recognised web standards and best practices.

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2. Standards and Guidelines

Our goal is to make the Patterson Engineering website compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standards, as recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

These guidelines are designed to make web content more accessible and user-friendly for all — including people with visual, auditory, cognitive, or motor impairments.

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3. Accessibility Features

We have designed our website with the following features to support accessibility:

• Clear, consistent navigation across all pages

• Readable fonts with sufficient colour contrast

• Alternative (“alt”) text for images to assist screen reader users

• Logical heading structures and properly labelled links

• Compatibility with modern assistive technologies (screen readers, keyboard navigation, voice input)

• Responsive design for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

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4. Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is not a one-time project — it’s an ongoing commitment.
We regularly review our website and digital content to identify and address accessibility issues.
As our website evolves, we continue to test for compliance and make improvements where needed.

If we find areas that fall short of the WCAG 2.1 AA standards, we take steps to correct them as soon as possible.

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5. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website.
If you experience any difficulty accessing content, using features, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

📧 Email: enquiries@pattersonengineering.co.uk
📞 Phone: 07828 769198
🏢 Address: Harbour Rd, Perth PH2, UK

We aim to respond to accessibility-related feedback within 5 working days.

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6. Technical Information

Patterson Engineering is committed to making its website accessible in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018, even though we are a private organisation.
We voluntarily adopt these standards to ensure an inclusive experience for all users.

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7. Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some legacy content or third-party integrations (such as embedded maps, videos, or social media feeds) may not yet meet full accessibility standards.
We are actively working with our partners and suppliers to improve this over time.

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8. Accessibility Testing

Our website is tested periodically using a combination of automated tools and manual reviews, including:

• Browser-based accessibility checkers

• Keyboard-only navigation testing

• Screen reader compatibility (e.g., NVDA, VoiceOver)

• Mobile device usability testing