Accessibility Statement for gregorymarkhaynesauthor.com

Last updated: 11 November 2025

1. Introduction

This accessibility statement applies to the websites:

  • gregorymarkhaynesauthor.com

  • gregorymarkhaynesauthor.co.uk

These websites are owned and operated by Gregory Mark Haynes, trading as Gregory Mark Haynes Author.

We are committed to ensuring that as many people as possible can access and use our websites easily, regardless of ability, technology, or environment.

This UK Government–compliant Accessibility Statement is written in plain English but with formal legal and regulatory precision. It’s aligned with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018, the Equality Act 2010, and WCAG 2.2 AA standards - suitable for inclusion on this author website.

2. Our Commitment to Accessibility

We want everyone visiting this website to be able to:

  • Navigate the site using a keyboard, mouse, or assistive technology such as screen readers.

  • Understand our content, which is written in clear, straightforward English.

  • Adjust text size, contrast, and zoom levels without loss of functionality.

  • Access all information without relying solely on colour, audio, or visual cues.

We strive to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2, level AA standards, as recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

3. How We Achieve Accessibility

We take the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Use of modern, accessible web design through the Squarespace platform, which supports keyboard navigation, proper heading structure, and responsive layouts.

  • Regular review of text readability and contrast.

  • Alternative text (“alt text”) descriptions for key images and graphics.

  • Captions and transcripts for multimedia content, where available.

  • Structured, logical HTML markup to support assistive technologies.

  • Testing the site using accessibility tools and browser extensions.

4. Known Limitations

We are aware that some areas of this website may not yet be fully accessible. For example:

  • Some older images or embedded third-party media (e.g., YouTube or Amazon content) may not have complete text alternatives.

  • PDF or downloadable content may not yet be fully compatible with screen readers.

  • Some colour contrast combinations may not meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards in all viewing conditions.

We are actively working to address these issues as part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.

5. What We’re Doing to Improve Accessibility

We plan to:

  • Review and update all alt text and image captions.

  • Ensure all new multimedia uploads include transcripts or captions.

  • Conduct quarterly accessibility audits using tools such as WAVE, axe, and Lighthouse.

  • Continue testing the website using NVDA and VoiceOver screen readers.

  • Regularly update our Squarespace theme and integrations to maintain compliance with evolving web standards.

6. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website.
If you find any accessibility barriers, or need information in a different format, please contact us:

Email: hello@gregorymarkhaynesauthor.com
Postal Address: 67 Highfield Crescent, United Kingdom

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

7. Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your accessibility complaint, you can contact:

The Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)
Website: https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
Telephone: 0808 800 0082

They provide independent advice and support if you feel you have been discriminated against or your accessibility concerns have not been adequately addressed.

8. Technical Information about this Website’s Accessibility

This website aims to comply with:

  • WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards.

  • Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (as amended).

  • Equality Act 2010 provisions regarding reasonable adjustments and digital inclusion.

The website has been built and maintained using Squarespace templates and custom HTML/CSS modifications that support semantic markup and ARIA attributes where applicable.

9. Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared in November 2025.
It was last reviewed and updated in November 2025.

This website was last tested for accessibility on 11 November 2025 using a combination of manual inspection and automated tools, including:

  • WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool

  • axe DevTools

  • Lighthouse Accessibility Audit (Chrome)

  • Manual keyboard navigation and screen reader testing

The assessment was carried out by Gregory Mark Haynes Author.

© 2025 Gregory Mark Haynes. All rights reserved.
Accessibility and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and to our commitment to a sustainable and equitable future.