Accessibility statement
Accessibility Statement for Spicy by Design
A service of Access Bliss
Contact: team@spicybydesign.co.uk
At Spicy by Design, accessibility isn’t an afterthought — it’s at the heart of everything we create. As a service of Access Bliss, we centre the needs of neurodivergent, disabled, and chronically ill people in our work, our content, and our community.
We believe accessibility is not just about compliance — it’s about care, connection, and making sure everyone feels welcome, seen, and able to engage in ways that work for them.
What we’re doing to support accessibility:
We actively design our digital spaces with inclusion in mind. This includes (but isn’t limited to):
Using clear, plain language to reduce cognitive load
Providing image descriptions and meaningful alt text
Ensuring our website works with screen readers and assistive technologies
Designing with consistent structure and navigation
Using high-contrast colours, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and readable text sizes
Avoiding flashing or overstimulating animations or effects
Offering content in multiple formats (visual, written, simplified, etc.)
Creating content that acknowledges diverse processing speeds and learning styles
Allowing time and space for rest, reflection, and autonomy
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. WEBSITE_NAME is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Work in Progress:
We understand that accessibility is never "finished." It’s an ongoing process of listening, learning, and adjusting. While we aim to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards where possible, we also acknowledge that lived experience often highlights gaps that standards alone don’t catch.
If you encounter an access barrier while using our site, engaging with our content, or attending one of our events — we want to know. Whether it's a missing alt tag, unclear language, or something that just doesn’t work for you, your feedback matters.
Get in Touch:
Please contact us at team@spicybydesign.co.uk with any questions, suggestions, or access needs. You don’t need to explain or justify — we believe you, and we’re here to support you.
