Our commitment

We want everyone in the Forest of Dean to be able to find a local business or job on FODSPOT. Accessibility is built into how we design and build the service, not bolted on afterwards.

Conformance status

FODSPOT aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at level AA. This is the standard recommended for UK public-facing services.

What we have done

Accessibility features built into FODSPOT include:

Full keyboard navigation: every interactive control is reachable and operable without a mouse.
Visible focus: a clear focus ring is shown on whatever you are interacting with.
Colour contrast: text and controls meet WCAG AA contrast in both light and dark themes.
Reduced motion: animations are minimised when your device requests it.
Labelled controls: form fields and buttons carry clear labels for assistive technology.
Light and dark themes: choose the contrast that suits you best.

Known limitations

As the site is still being built, some areas are not yet finished. We are actively working on:

Reviewing every business-submitted image for meaningful alternative text.
Final testing with a range of screen readers and assistive technologies.

Compatibility

FODSPOT is designed to work with current versions of major browsers and common assistive technologies, including screen readers and screen magnifiers, on both desktop and mobile.

Feedback & contact

If you find an accessibility barrier, please tell us. Your feedback helps us fix it, and we aim to respond within five working days.

hello [at] fodspot.co.uk