Accessibility Statement

Sixteen Pillars is committed to ensuring this website is accessible to all users, including those who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, and screen magnification software.

Our Standard

This site conforms to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These are internationally recognised standards covering readability, navigability, colour contrast, keyboard access, and assistive technology compatibility.

Conformance Status

This website is fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. We assess conformance on every material change to the site and on a scheduled basis at least annually.

What We Have Done

  • Semantic HTML structure with correct heading hierarchy throughout
  • All images carry descriptive alt text or are marked decorative where appropriate
  • Colour contrast meets or exceeds WCAG 2.2 AA ratios across all text and interactive elements
  • All interactive elements are keyboard-navigable with visible focus indicators
  • Focus indicators remain visible and are not obscured by sticky or fixed elements
  • Interactive targets meet the minimum 24 × 24 CSS pixel size requirement
  • Form fields are properly labelled and linked to error messages via ARIA attributes
  • Skip navigation link provided for keyboard and screen reader users
  • No content relies solely on colour to convey meaning
  • The site does not use auto-playing media or flashing content
  • The page is declared in English (lang="en-GB") to support screen reader language switching
  • The site logo link carries an aria-label providing its accessible name to screen readers

Third-Party Content

This site links to third-party websites and may embed third-party tools. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of content or services provided by third parties.

Contact Us

If you experience any difficulty accessing content on this site, or if you have feedback on how we can improve accessibility, please contact us at richardking@sixteenpillars.com. We will respond within two business days.

This statement was last reviewed on 30 April 2026.

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