Bear Packaging is committed to making bear-packaging.co.uk accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at AA level.
1. Visual & Contrast
- High contrast colour scheme with a dark midnight-blue and orange accent palette.
- Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
- Most text meets WCAG AA colour contrast against backgrounds.
2. Keyboard Navigation
- The website can be navigated using only a keyboard.
- Visible focus states on all interactive elements.
- Logical tab order that follows the visual layout of the page.
3. Readable Content
- Plain English used throughout product descriptions and policies.
- Headings and structure designed to support screen readers.
- Images include descriptive alt text where appropriate; decorative images are hidden from assistive tech.
4. Forms & Transactions
All forms (account registration, trade applications, contact, checkout) include clear labels, instructions, and inline error messaging. Required fields are marked and validation errors are announced to assistive technology.
5. Compatibility
The site is designed to work with common screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software on the latest versions of major browsers.
6. Known Limitations
We are continuously improving. If you experience any difficulty accessing content, please contact us – your feedback helps us prioritise fixes.
7. Contact Us
Email info@bear-packaging.co.uk or call 01274 900 757.
Questions about this policy?
Our team is here to help.