Our Commitment
We are dedicated to making our website accessible to people with disabilities. That means ensuring everyone can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with our digital content. We strive to meet the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA.
Nova Estates is continuously improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. We believe that websites should be designed to be inclusive of all users and we are taking proactive steps to ensure our site meets this goal. This includes regular audits and updates to our website to improve accessibility.
Accessibility Features
Our website incorporates the following features to enhance accessibility:
- Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text. This allows users who are visually impaired to understand the content of the images through screen readers. We ensure all images are relevant to the content and provide context.
- Keyboard Navigation: The website can be navigated using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality. We have ensured focus indicators are clearly visible.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: The website has a consistent navigation structure to help users easily find the information they need. Our navigation menus are well-organized and labeled clearly.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers to interpret the information. This includes using appropriate headings, lists, and landmarks.
- Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background to make the content readable for users with low vision. We regularly check our color contrast ratios using automated tools.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings. This allows users with visual impairments to increase the text size to a comfortable level.
- Form Labels: All form fields have clear and descriptive labels, making it easier for users to understand what information is required. We also provide error messages that are easy to understand and provide guidance on how to correct mistakes.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, such as screen readers. This helps to improve the accessibility of complex user interface elements.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website have captions and transcripts, making them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. The captions are synchronized with the video and are accurate.
Conformance Status
The Nova Estates website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA. WCAG 2.1 AA compliance ensures that the site is usable by a wide range of people with disabilities.
| Guideline | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WCAG 2.1 Level A | Fully Compliant | All Level A success criteria are met. |
| WCAG 2.1 Level AA | Partially Compliant | Most Level AA success criteria are met, with ongoing improvements. |
| WCAG 2.1 Level AAA | Not Evaluated | Level AAA conformance is not currently evaluated. |
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site.
To provide feedback, you can contact us via:
- Email: accessibility@novaestates.com
- Phone: +44 314 486 2006
- Postal Address: Accessibility Team, Nova Estates Ltd, 27 Savile Row, Mayfair, London W1S 2ER, United Kingdom
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Ongoing Efforts
Nova Estates is committed to ongoing accessibility efforts to ensure our website remains accessible to all users. Our efforts include:
- Regularly auditing our website using automated accessibility testing tools.
- Conducting manual accessibility testing with users with disabilities.
- Providing accessibility training to our development and content creation teams.
- Monitoring the website and promptly addressing any accessibility issues that arise.
- Reviewing and updating our accessibility policy on a regular basis.
- Consulting with accessibility experts and organizations to stay up-to-date with best practices.
Our Accessibility Lead, Dr. Eleanor Vance, oversees all accessibility initiatives at Nova Estates. She is certified in Web Accessibility and works closely with our development teams to implement accessibility best practices. Dr. Vance also conducts regular training sessions for our staff to ensure everyone is aware of accessibility requirements and how to meet them.
We are committed to continuous improvement and will continue to refine our accessibility strategies to ensure that our website meets the needs of all users. If you have any suggestions or feedback on how we can improve our website’s accessibility, please do not hesitate to contact us. We value your input and are dedicated to making our website as accessible as possible.