This site is built to WCAG 2.1 AA, and tested against 2.2.

The standard we build to

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA, which is the benchmark referenced in Australian policy and in AS EN 301 549. The site has also been checked against the criteria added in WCAG 2.2.

What that means in practice

Colour and contrast. Every text and interface colour was measured, not estimated. Body text on every one of the four backgrounds meets or exceeds 4.5:1, and large headings 3:1. Three colour values were changed during the rebuild because they did not reach AA. The full table, with measured ratios, is published in the design documentation.

Keyboard. Every link, button and form field is a real interactive element and reachable by keyboard in a logical order. A skip link is the first thing in the tab order on every page. Focus is shown with a 3 px outline that meets 3:1 against the background behind it.

Structure. One h1 per page, headings in order, one landmark for the main content, and labelled navigation. Language is declared as Australian English.

Touch targets. Every link and control presents a hit area of at least 24 × 24 CSS pixels.

Images. Photographs carry alternative text describing the project and the finish. Decorative marks are hidden from screen readers rather than announced.

Motion. Nothing moves on its own. Transitions are removed for anyone whose device asks for reduced motion.

Zoom and reflow. The site works from 320 px upward and to 400% zoom without horizontal scrolling. Form fields are set at 16 px so mobile browsers do not zoom unexpectedly.

Where we know we fall short

Stating this is the point of the page. Two things are known:

Data tables are wide. The octave-band absorption tables carry nine columns because that is what the measurement is. On a narrow screen they scroll sideways inside their own container rather than reflowing. Every figure in them is also stated in prose nearby, and we will send the same data as a spreadsheet or a plain-text schedule on request.

Documents we did not author. Manufacturer test reports and certificates are published as supplied. Some are scans and are not tagged for screen readers. We cannot alter a certificate — but ask and we will transcribe any figure you need from any of them.

How it was tested

Contrast ratios computed from the specified colour values rather than sampled. Layout checked at 390, 768, 1024 and 1440 px on every page, with a measurement of scrollable width against viewport width to confirm no horizontal overflow. Structure, landmarks, heading order, alternative text and link destinations swept page by page. This is an internal assessment, not a third-party audit, and we will say so plainly rather than imply otherwise.

Tell us

If any page, document or form here is a barrier, email office@mcphersonpainting.com.au or call 0421 002 749. Tell us the page and what happened. We aim to reply within two working days, and to give you the information you were after in whatever format suits, whether or not the fix is quick.

If you would rather raise it elsewhere, the Australian Human Rights Commission takes complaints under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.