GCCS Standard

Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to making the GCCS Standard website accessible to everyone.

GCCS Standard is committed to ensuring that its website https://standardgccs.com (“Website”) is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of applicable accessibility standards and continuously work to improve the user experience for all visitors.

1. Conformance Standard

This Website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). WCAG provides a shared international standard for web accessibility that meets the needs of individuals, organisations, and governments worldwide.

Our current target conformance level:

WCAG 2.1 AA Target conformance level for all Website pages and content

While we strive for full AA conformance, some content may not yet fully meet all criteria. We are actively working to identify and resolve any gaps.

2. Accessibility Measures

GCCS Standard has taken the following measures to ensure the accessibility of the Website:

Semantic HTMLPages are built using proper semantic elements (headings, landmarks, lists, forms) to support screen readers and assistive technologies.
Keyboard NavigationAll interactive elements (links, buttons, forms) are operable via keyboard. Focus indicators are visible to aid navigation without a mouse.
Colour ContrastText and interactive elements maintain sufficient colour contrast ratios against their backgrounds in accordance with WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.
Text AlternativesMeaningful images include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are marked so that screen readers ignore them.
Responsive DesignThe Website is designed to be usable across a range of devices and screen sizes, and supports text resizing up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
Descriptive Link TextLinks are written to be meaningful in context, avoiding generic phrases such as “click here” or “read more”.
Form AccessibilityForm fields include visible labels, appropriate instructions, and clear error messages to assist all users in completing submissions.
Consistent NavigationThe Website uses a consistent and predictable navigation structure across all pages.

3. Compatibility with Assistive Technologies

The Website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Technology Browser Supported
NVDA (screen reader) Firefox, Chrome Yes
JAWS (screen reader) Chrome, Edge Yes
VoiceOver (macOS / iOS) Safari Yes
TalkBack (Android) Chrome Yes
Keyboard-only navigation All modern browsers Yes
Browser zoom (up to 200%) All modern browsers Yes

4. Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some parts of the Website may not be fully accessible. The following known limitations are being addressed:

  • Some third-party content or embedded services (such as Google reCAPTCHA) may not fully conform to accessibility standards, as they are outside our direct control.
  • Older PDF documents uploaded before accessibility improvements may lack proper structure, tagging, or alternative text. We are working to remediate these over time.
  • Some complex data tables or forms may present challenges for certain screen reader configurations. We welcome feedback to help us identify and fix specific issues.

5. Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the GCCS Standard Website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, have difficulty accessing any content, or would like to request information in an alternative format, please contact us:

GCCS Standard — Accessibility Feedback Email: contact@standardgccs.com Website: https://standardgccs.com

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to provide a proposed solution or alternative within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may have the right to file a complaint with the relevant national authority responsible for the enforcement of accessibility requirements in your jurisdiction. In the European Union, this may include the designated monitoring body in the EU Member State concerned under Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on the accessibility of public sector websites and mobile applications, where applicable.

7. Technical Specifications

The accessibility of this Website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • WAI-ARIA (where applicable)

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

8. Assessment Approach

GCCS Standard has assessed the accessibility of this Website through a combination of self-evaluation using automated testing tools and manual testing with assistive technologies. We plan to conduct periodic reviews and, where resources allow, to engage external accessibility auditors to verify conformance.

9. Updates to This Statement

This Accessibility Statement was last updated on 22 March 2026. We review and update this statement periodically as the Website evolves and as we continue to improve accessibility. Any material changes will be reflected on this page.

This Accessibility Statement should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.