Our Commitment
At The D-Brief, accessibility is not an afterthought; it is a core principle of our mission. We are founded on the idea of amplifying the voices of disabled people, and we are fundamentally committed to ensuring that our content is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.
We believe that everyone has the right to access information, and we are continually working to improve the user experience for all our readers by applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance Status
This website strives to be conformant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA. "Conformance" means that we have made every effort to ensure our content and design meet these established standards for accessibility. While we aim for full conformance, as a new publication we acknowledge that this is an ongoing process of improvement.
Measures We Take to Support Accessibility
We have taken the following steps to make thedbrief.co.uk an accessible and user-friendly experience:
- Platform and Theme: The site is built on the Ghost platform using a modern, standards-compliant theme. This ensures a foundation of clean, semantic HTML and a responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes.
- Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements of the site, including links and menu items, are accessible using a keyboard.
- Text Readability: We have chosen clear, legible fonts and implemented a strong colour contrast between text and backgrounds to ensure content is easy to read. Text can be resized without loss of functionality using standard browser controls.
- Content Structure: All articles are structured with clear headings and subheadings, making them easier to navigate with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
- Alternative Text: All images on our site include descriptive alternative text (alt-text) to provide context for users who cannot see them.
- Descriptive Links: We avoid vague link text like "click here." Instead, our links are written to clearly describe their destination.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations. There may be content embedded from third-party websites (such as YouTube videos or social media feeds) that we do not control and that may not be fully accessible. We are committed to choosing accessible third-party options whenever possible.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The D-Brief. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions on how we can improve, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- Email: [email protected]
- Social Media: You can also contact us via our social media channels.
We aim to respond to all feedback within five working days.
Preparation of this Statement
This statement was prepared on 5th October 2025. It will be reviewed annually, or whenever significant changes are made to the website.