Accessibility Statement

1. Introduction

VERCIDA exists to connect jobseekers with employers who are building genuinely inclusive workplaces. We are committed to ensuring this website is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of disability, impairment, or the technology used to access it.

We have designed this site to conform to Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). WCAG 2.2 is the internationally recognised benchmark for accessible web design.

For further information on WCAG 2.2, visit the W3C WCAG 2.2 overview.

2. Compliance Status

This website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Partial conformance means that some content does not fully conform to the standard. Known limitations are described in Section 8 below.

We are actively working to resolve outstanding issues and will update this statement as improvements are made.

3. Technical Specification

This website relies on the following technologies for conformance with the accessibility standard:

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript (used to enhance functionality; the site degrades gracefully where JavaScript is unavailable or blocked)
WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes

The site has been tested against current versions of the following browsers:

Google Chrome (latest)
Mozilla Firefox (latest)
Microsoft Edge (latest)
Safari (latest, macOS and iOS)

Note: Internet Explorer is no longer supported, in line with Microsoft's retirement of IE in June 2022.

4. Assistive Technology Compatibility

The following assistive technologies have been tested for compatibility with this website, except in areas noted under Known Limitations:

JAWS 2026 (Freedom Scientific) — Screen Reader
NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access, latest release) — Free, open-source screen reader for Windows
VoiceOver (built into macOS and iOS) — Screen Reader
TalkBack (built into Android) — Screen Reader
Dragon Professional 16 (Nuance/Microsoft) — Voice dictation and control
ZoomText 2026 (Freedom Scientific) — Screen magnification
Fusion 2026 (Freedom Scientific) — Combined magnification and screen reader

Note: You may experience issues with older versions of these applications. If you encounter any problems, please contact us using the details in Section 9.

5. Navigation

Navigation is logical, consistent, and keyboard-accessible throughout
A skip-to-main-content link is provided at the top of every page
Links are descriptive and can be understood out of context
Links and interactive elements are highlighted on keyboard focus
The site logo links to the home page on every page

6. Content

Text

Text is set in a large, readable font with sufficient line spacing
Content uses plain English and avoids unnecessary jargon
Headings follow a logical, hierarchical structure
Text size can be adjusted using browser settings

Images

All meaningful images carry descriptive alternative text
Decorative images use null alternative text (alt="") so they are ignored by screen readers

Colour and layout

Text and background colours meet the WCAG 2.2 minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1
Colour is not used as the sole means of conveying information
Page layout is consistent and does not rely on visual positioning alone
The site is responsive and usable on mobile devices and small screens

Forms

All form fields have clearly visible labels and accessible names
Error messages are descriptive and identify the field requiring correction
Forms include accessible validation and feedback

Tables

Tables are used for data, not for page layout
All data tables include appropriate headers, captions, and summaries

Multimedia

Audio and video content does not play automatically
Transcripts are available on request for video and audio content — contact us if you require one

7. Built-in Accessibility Tools

ReciteMe
We have integrated the ReciteMe accessibility toolbar on every page. ReciteMe provides:

Text-to-speech in multiple languages
Screen magnification
Customisable font, colour, and contrast settings
Dyslexia-friendly fonts
Translation into 100+ languages

The ReciteMe toolbar is located at the top of every page.

Google Translate
A Google Translate tool is provided to assist users who prefer to read content in a language other than English. Please note that automated translation may not always be fully accurate.

8. Known Limitations and Accessibility Issues

The following known limitations exist on this site. We are working to address them:

Google Translate plugin: the third-party Google Translate widget may not be fully accessible to all assistive technologies. We have no control over Google's code.
Google Maps plugin: embedded maps may present challenges for keyboard and screen reader users. Where maps are used, we provide a text-based address alternative.
Manually updated content: some downloadable documents (such as PDFs) or employer-uploaded content may not meet full accessibility standards. We review and improve these on an ongoing basis.
Video and audio transcripts: transcripts are available on request rather than displayed by default. We aim to improve this in a future release.

VERCIDA does not assume responsibility for the accessibility of third-party applications or websites linked from this site.

9. Feedback and Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you experience any barriers or need content in an alternative format (such as plain text, large print, or braille), please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Contact form: vercida.com/uk/contact

We aim to respond to accessibility requests within 5 working days.

Enforcement
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Visit equalityhumanrights.com or call 0808 800 0082.

10. Further Resources

If you need additional support using assistive technology or accessing the web, the following resources may help:

Statement prepared: May 2026
Next scheduled review: May 2027
WCAG conformance target: 2.2 Level AA