This accessibility statement outlines our continued commitment to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to meet the requirements set forth by local laws and standards.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This statement was last updated on [enter relevant date]. At Goddard Smith & Associates, we are dedicated to making our website accessible at [enter site name and address] for individuals with disabilities.
What web accessibility is
Web accessibility means that all visitors, including those with disabilities, can navigate our site with ease and enjoy the same experience as others. This is achieved through compliant design and assistive technology.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
Our website has been developed in accordance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, ensuring it meets AA compliance. We have made adjustments to support assistive technologies, including:
Utilized accessibility tools to identify and correct potential issues
Specified the primary language of the site
Structured content in a logical order
Created clear headings throughout the site
Provided alternative text for images
Implemented accessible color schemes
Minimized motion effects on the site
Ensured that all multimedia content is accessible
Partial compliance declaration for third-party content [if applicable]
Certain pages may contain content that is not directly managed by us, which affects accessibility. These pages include: [list the URLs of affected pages]. Therefore, we declare partial compliance for these specific instances.
Accessibility arrangements in the organization [if applicable]
I checked the current Goddard Smith & Associates website. The firm lists its office at 685 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8AQ, but the Accessibility Statement still contains placeholder text for physical-office accessibility and does not currently confirm details such as disabled parking, step-free entry, lifts, accessible toilets, or wheelchair facilities.
Because those facilities are not verified on the website, I would use wording that is professional but does not make unsupported claims:
Accessibility Arrangements at Our Office
At Goddard Smith & Associates, we are committed to making our legal services accessible and welcoming to everyone, including clients and visitors with disabilities or additional accessibility requirements.
Our office is located at 685 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8AQ. Clients who require assistance with parking, building access, mobility, seating, communication support, or other accessibility arrangements are encouraged to contact us before their appointment so that we can discuss their individual requirements and make appropriate arrangements wherever reasonably possible.
We understand that accessibility needs differ from person to person. Where attending our office may present difficulties, we will endeavor to provide suitable alternatives, which may include telephone consultations, video meetings, adjusted appointment arrangements, assistance on arrival, or another reasonable accommodation depending on the client's needs.
If you are planning to visit us and would like information about access to the building or assistance during your appointment, please contact our team in advance on +44 7455 909671 or by email at brr.smith@goddardsmithlawfirm.com.
This version is safer for the website because it doesn't falsely claim that accessible parking, ramps or accessible toilets exist when the current site doesn't establish that. If you confirm that the premises actually have things like wheelchair access, step-free entrance, accessible parking and accessible toilets, I can rewrite this as a much stronger formal UK law-firm accessibility statement.
Requests, issues, and suggestions
If you encounter any accessibility issues on our site, please contact our accessibility coordinator:
Clarke Davidson