Updated: 27 December 2025

Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

StatePension.org is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continuously improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This website has been designed with accessibility in mind from the ground up.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

  • All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
  • Logical tab order throughout pages
  • Visible focus indicators on all clickable elements
  • Skip to main content link at page top
  • No keyboard traps

Screen Reader Compatibility

  • Semantic HTML5 markup
  • ARIA labels where appropriate
  • Descriptive link text
  • Alt text on all images
  • Heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
  • Landmark regions

Visual Design

  • Sufficient color contrast (WCAG AA compliant)
  • Text resizable up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • No information conveyed by color alone
  • Readable fonts (system fonts, no fancy typography)
  • Adequate spacing and line height
  • Dark mode option to reduce eye strain

Content

  • Plain English language
  • Glossary for technical terms
  • Clear page structure
  • Consistent navigation
  • No auto-playing content

Testing

We have tested this website with:

  • NVDA screen reader (Windows)
  • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Browser zoom to 200%
  • Various browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Mobile devices (iOS and Android)

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some limitations may exist:

  • Some third-party content (linked websites) may not be fully accessible
  • PDF documents, if any, may have varying accessibility levels

Feedback

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of StatePension.org. If you encounter accessibility barriers:

  • Contact us with details of the issue
  • Include: page URL, browser/device, nature of problem
  • We will respond within 5 business days

Technical Specifications

StatePension.org relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES6+)

The website is designed to work with:

  • Modern web browsers with JavaScript enabled
  • Assistive technologies compatible with HTML5 and ARIA

Assessment Approach

StatePension.org was assessed using:

  • Self-evaluation by developers familiar with WCAG
  • Automated testing tools (WAVE, axe DevTools)
  • Manual testing with assistive technologies
  • User testing where possible

Formal Complaints

While we are an independent information website and not bound by public sector accessibility regulations, we take accessibility seriously. If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility issue, you may:

  • Contact us again with more details
  • Seek advice from disability rights organizations

Accessibility Resources