Accessibility statement
This study 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.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define 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 site is conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA and partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AAA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the AAA accessibility standard.
Specific exceptions to WCAG 2.1 level AA compliance
- Third party frameworks used to build this app - e.g. Nuxt - may contain some minor accessibility issues which are not editable by Morph. This includes, for instance, CSS loading animations the duration of which has been to set to longer than 5 seconds. We have attempted to ensure that these exceptions do not impact negatively on user experience.
Accessibility Features
- All page content can be navigated using keyboard only
- Skip to main content link available on all pages
- ARIA labels and landmarks for screen reader users
- Semantic HTML structure throughout
- Sufficient color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text)
- Respects user preferences for reduced motion
- Form labels and error messages clearly associated with inputs
- Video content includes transcripts
- Focus indicators are visible on all interactive elements
Design Decisions
Focus Indicators: We rely on browser default focus indicators rather than custom styling. This approach ensures focus is always visible on all interactive elements and allows user-applied customisation through system-wide assistive technology to work as expected without interference.
Keyboard Navigation: When using in-page content links with the keyboard, focus is applied to the target content for screen readers and keyboard users. The page does not auto-scroll to prevent disorientation, allowing users to control their scrolling experience.
Technical Specifications
This website's accessibility relies on the following technologies:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
The website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies including screen readers.
Testing
This website has been tested for accessibility using:
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Multiple screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Automated testing tools
- Manual testing against WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria
We have made every effort to ensure that all content is accessible, although we are aware of minor inconsistencies in how some screen readers handle complex features such as video transcripts.
When navigating inside a page using the keyboard, the page content links do not scroll to the target content. However, focus is applied to the target content so screen readers will be directed to the appropriate content.
Limitations (Level AAA Only)
Focus Appearance (WCAG 2.4.13 - Level AAA): While all focus indicators are visible (meeting Level AA requirements), browser default focus indicators may not consistently meet the enhanced AAA requirements for focus appearance (minimum 2px thickness and 3:1 contrast ratio) across all browsers and contexts.
Target Size (WCAG 2.5.5 - Level AAA): Some interactive elements, including buttons and footer navigation links, do not meet the enhanced AAA requirement of 44px × 44px minimum target size. All interactive elements meet the Level AA requirements for basic usability and are appropriately spaced to minimize accidental activation.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you experience any difficulty accessing content or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at admin@morph.co.uk.