Accessibility statement
What we have tested on this site, what we have not, and how to tell us when we have got it wrong.
Target
We build to WCAG 2.2 Level AA. That is the standard we hold the work to, on this site and on what we ship for clients. We have not commissioned a third-party audit of this site, so we describe it as the target we design against rather than a certified result — if your procurement process needs an independent VPAT or audit, say so and we will arrange one.
What we test
- Automated
- axe-core across the homepage, work index, a case study, about, tools, labs, gamma ray and the enquiry form.
- Keyboard
- Every page reachable and operable without a mouse, with a skip link and visible focus on interactive elements.
- Structure
- One h1 per page, headings in order, landmark regions, and form fields tied to their labels.
- Colour
- Text and interface colours checked against WCAG contrast ratios in both the light and dark themes.
The automated audit runs from the repository as npm run audit:a11y and fails the run on any violation. It currently reports zero violations across those eight pages.
What that does not prove
Automated testing reaches roughly a third of the WCAG criteria. It can tell you an image has alt text; it cannot tell you the alt text is accurate. So, plainly, the things we have not done:
- A full manual pass with a screen reader (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS).
- Testing with people who use assistive technology daily — the only test that really settles it.
- Third-party embeds we do not control, and any PDF or document linked from the site.
Tell us
If any part of this site is hard to use, email ian@spacepiratelabs.com and tell us what you were trying to do. We will reply within two business days and fix what we can. You can also get in touch here.