Last Updated: March 25, 2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At 5 Minute Timer.co.uk, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to online tools and information, regardless of physical or cognitive limitations. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

Measures We Take

We strive to ensure that 5 Minute Timer.co.uk meets or exceeds the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Our accessibility efforts include:

Design and Navigation

  • Maintaining a consistent, predictable navigation structure
  • Using adequate color contrast for text and important graphics
  • Providing clear headings and page structure
  • Ensuring all functionality is available via keyboard navigation
  • Offering visible focus indicators for keyboard users

Content

  • Writing in clear, simple language wherever possible
  • Providing descriptive link text rather than “click here” or similar phrases
  • Using proper heading hierarchy to organize content
  • Avoiding content that flashes or blinks rapidly

Technical Implementation

  • Using semantic HTML to reinforce meaning and structure
  • Providing appropriate text alternatives for images (alt text)
  • Ensuring forms are properly labeled and include error messages that identify problems
  • Making our timer functionality accessible via keyboard controls and screen readers

Current Limitations

While we strive for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, we recognize that some areas of our website may not yet meet all accessibility standards. We are actively working to identify and address these issues.

Compatibility Statement

We aim to support the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
  • Speech recognition software
  • Screen magnification tools
  • Alternative keyboard and input devices

Our timer has been designed with accessibility in mind, allowing users to start, pause, and reset the timer using keyboard commands and ensuring screen reader compatibility.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of 5 Minute Timer.co.uk. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We try to respond to feedback within 3 business days.

Formal Assessment

This statement was last reviewed on March 25, 2025. We regularly evaluate our website for accessibility issues using a combination of automated testing tools and manual testing with various assistive technologies.

Legal Considerations

We recognize that web accessibility is not just a good practice but increasingly a legal requirement worldwide. Our efforts align with regulations such as:

  • The Equality Act 2010 (UK)
  • The European Accessibility Act
  • Web Accessibility Directive (EU)
  • International best practices for digital accessibility

By providing this Accessibility Statement, we affirm our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive digital environment and to continually improving the user experience for everyone.