Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to digital accessibility

Last updated: January 2024

Our Commitment

The Party Bus Company 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) 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.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

  • All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
  • Logical tab order throughout the site
  • Skip navigation links provided

Visual Design

  • High contrast color schemes
  • Resizable text up to 200%
  • Clear visual focus indicators

Content Structure

  • Proper heading hierarchy
  • Descriptive link text
  • Alternative text for images

Forms & Interaction

  • Clear form labels and instructions
  • Error identification and suggestions
  • Accessible form validation

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below are known issues:

  • Some video content may not have audio descriptions
  • Third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
  • Some dynamic content updates may not be announced to screen readers

We are actively working to address these issues in future updates.

Compatible Browsers & Assistive Technology

Browsers

  • Chrome (latest version)
  • Firefox (latest version)
  • Safari (latest version)
  • Edge (latest version)

Assistive Technologies

  • NVDA with Chrome/Firefox
  • JAWS with Chrome/Edge
  • VoiceOver with Safari
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Alternative Ways to Access Our Services

If you encounter accessibility barriers on our website, you can access our services through these alternatives:

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Phone Support

Call us at 01204 953 111 for assistance with bookings

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Email Support

Email us at bookings@thepartybuscompany.co.uk

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WhatsApp

Message us directly via WhatsApp for immediate assistance

Feedback & Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know so we can improve:

Accessibility Feedback:

Email: bookings@thepartybuscompany.co.uk

Phone: 01204 953 111

Subject: Website Accessibility

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of our website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (React/Next.js)
  • ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes

Assessment Approach

We assessed the accessibility of our website using the following methods:

  • Self-evaluation: Internal review using accessibility guidelines
  • Automated testing: Tools like axe-core and WAVE
  • User testing: Feedback from users with disabilities
  • Expert review: Accessibility audit by specialists