Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

AI Governance Hub is committed to ensuring our platform is accessible to everyone, including users with disabilities. We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standard.

Accessibility is not a one-time effort but an ongoing commitment. We continuously work to improve the user experience for all our users.

Accessibility Features

WCAG 2.2 Level AA Compliance

We meet the following success criteria:

• 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum): All text meets 4.5:1 contrast ratio
• 2.1.1 Keyboard: All functionality available via keyboard
• 2.4.3 Focus Order: Logical and consistent focus sequence
• 2.4.7 Focus Visible: Clear visual focus indicators on all interactive elements
• 2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (WCAG 2.2): Focus indicators never fully hidden
• 2.5.7 Dragging Movements (WCAG 2.2): Non-dragging alternatives provided
• 2.5.8 Target Size (WCAG 2.2): Minimum 24×24 CSS pixels for interactive targets
• 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation: Navigation order consistent across pages
• 4.1.3 Status Messages: ARIA live regions for dynamic content updates

Assistive Technologies

AI Governance Hub has been tested with:

• Screen Readers: JAWS 2024, NVDA 2024, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
• Browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari (latest 2 versions)
• Voice Control: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Voice Control (macOS)
• Magnification: ZoomText, Windows Magnifier, browser zoom up to 200%

Known Limitations

We are actively working to improve the following areas:

• PDF exports may not be fully accessible to screen readers (planned improvement: Phase 4)
• Complex data visualizations (charts) have basic alt text but limited interactive accessibility
• Some third-party integrations (e.g., Stripe checkout) are controlled by external providers

Testing and Compliance

We use automated and manual testing to maintain accessibility:

• Automated: axe-core DevTools, Playwright accessibility tests (integrated into CI/CD)
• Manual: Keyboard navigation testing, screen reader testing, contrast verification
• Frequency: Every feature release includes accessibility audit

Feedback and Support

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of AI Governance Hub. If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please let us know:

Email: accessibility@aigovernancehub.uk
Subject line: "Accessibility Issue - [Brief description]"

Please include:

• Page URL or feature name where the issue occurred
• Description of the accessibility barrier
• Assistive technology used (if applicable)
• Browser and operating system

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 3 business days and resolve critical issues within 14 days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility issue, you may escalate to:

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Website: equalityhumanrights.com
Telephone: 0808 800 0082

Technical Specifications

AI Governance Hub relies on the following technologies:

• HTML5 semantic markup
• ARIA 1.2 attributes and roles
• CSS3 for visual presentation (respects user preferences)
• JavaScript (React 18) for interactive features (graceful degradation where possible)

Third-Party Content

Some features integrate third-party services (Stripe, Supabase). While we select vendors with strong accessibility commitments, we cannot guarantee full compliance of external content.

Our Accessibility Roadmap

Phase 3 (Current): Resolve all WCAG 2.2 AA violations identified in testing
Phase 4 (May 2026): Improve PDF accessibility, third-party audit
Phase 5 (June 2026): Publish full VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)

Contact Information

AI Governance Hub
c/o ITNextGen Limited
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London, WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom

Accessibility Contact: accessibility@aigovernancehub.uk