Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Easy Building Codes is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone by applying relevant accessibility standards across our platform.

Conformance Standard

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines define requirements for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, motor, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.

Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

• Colour Contrast: All text meets the WCAG AA minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text
• Dark Mode: System-aware dark mode with optimised contrast ratios and reduced eye strain
• Resizable Text: Content remains readable and functional when text is resized up to 200%
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus outlines on all interactive elements for keyboard navigation
• Colour Independence: Information is never conveyed by colour alone; we use text labels, icons, and patterns to supplement colour

Keyboard Accessibility

• Full Keyboard Navigation: All interactive features are operable using a keyboard alone (Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter, Space, Escape, and Arrow keys)
• Logical Tab Order: Focus order follows the visual layout and matches the expected reading sequence
• Skip Links: Skip navigation links allow keyboard users to bypass repeated content and jump directly to main content
• No Keyboard Traps: Users can navigate into and out of all components using the keyboard
• Modal Focus Management: When dialogs and modals open, focus is moved into the modal and contained until the modal is closed

Screen Reader Support

• Semantic HTML: Proper use of headings, lists, landmarks, buttons, links, and other semantic elements for clear document structure
• ARIA Attributes: Appropriate ARIA labels, roles, and live regions for dynamic content, status messages, and interactive components
• Alternative Text: Descriptive alt text for all meaningful images; decorative images are hidden from assistive technology
• Form Labels: All form inputs have programmatically associated labels
• Status Announcements: Important status changes (e.g. form submission results, loading states) are announced to screen readers using ARIA live regions

Touch and Motor Accessibility

• Touch Targets: All interactive elements meet the minimum 44 x 44 pixel touch target size
• Adequate Spacing: Sufficient spacing between interactive elements to prevent accidental activation
• Multiple Input Methods: The interface works with mouse, keyboard, touch, voice control, and other assistive technologies

Motion and Animation

• Reduced Motion: Respects the prefers-reduced-motion operating system setting to minimise or remove animations
• No Auto-Playing Media: No content plays automatically without user action
• Purposeful Transitions: Animations are brief (150 to 300ms), subtle, and serve a clear functional purpose

Compatible Technologies

Easy Building Codes is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies and modern browsers:

Assistive Technologies

• NVDA with Chrome and Firefox (Windows)
• JAWS with Chrome and Edge (Windows)
• VoiceOver with Safari (macOS and iOS)
• TalkBack with Chrome (Android)

Browsers

• Chrome (latest two major versions)
• Firefox (latest two major versions)
• Safari (latest two major versions)
• Edge (latest two major versions)

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some limitations may exist:

• Third-party components (e.g. payment forms) are provided by external services and may have accessibility limitations outside our direct control. We select providers that prioritise accessibility.
• PDF documents uploaded by users or sourced from external authorities may not meet accessibility standards. Where possible, we extract text content to make it available in accessible formats.
• AI-generated responses are presented as text, which is generally accessible, but complex formatting within responses may occasionally present challenges for some assistive technologies.

Feedback and Reporting Issues

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of Easy Building Codes. If you encounter an accessibility barrier or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Contact Form: Submit accessibility feedback
• Email: [email protected]

When reporting an issue, it helps if you can include:

• The page URL or feature where you encountered the problem
• A description of the barrier and how it affected you
• The browser and assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• Steps to reproduce the issue

We aim to acknowledge accessibility reports within 2 business days and to resolve critical issues as quickly as possible.

Legal Compliance

We aim to comply with applicable accessibility legislation, including:

• Australia: Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and the associated WCAG 2.1 Level AA advisory standard
• United Kingdom: Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we address your accessibility concerns, you may file a complaint with the relevant authority:

• Australia: Australian Human Rights Commission
• United Kingdom: Equality and Human Rights Commission

This accessibility statement was last reviewed on April 15, 2026. We review and update this statement regularly as we continue to improve accessibility across our platform.