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Accessibility Statement

hOUR Timebank is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities.

Our Commitment

We believe that the internet should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or disability. hOUR Timebank strives to ensure that our platform meets or exceeds the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all of our users.

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard support including skip links, focus indicators, and logical tab order

Visual Accessibility

Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio, resizable text, and no colour-only information

Screen Reader Support

Semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and meaningful alt text for all images

Responsive Design

Content adapts to all screen sizes and supports up to 200% zoom without loss of functionality

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.

hOUR Timebank 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.

Standards we follow:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA
  • WAI-ARIA 1.2 for interactive components
  • Section 508 compliance
  • EN 301 549 (European accessibility standard)

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of hOUR Timebank. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

  • Email:Use our contact form to report issues
  • Response:We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days
  • Updates:We will notify you of progress towards resolving the issue

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of hOUR Timebank relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

HTML5 with semantic markup
WAI-ARIA for dynamic content
CSS for visual presentation
JavaScript for enhanced interactivity
SVG with appropriate alternatives
React with accessible component library

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used. We recommend using the latest version of your browser with up-to-date assistive technology for the best experience.

This statement was last updated on February 2026.