Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

At Victoria Martin Children's Author, we believe stories and learning should be accessible to everyone.

This website has been designed with inclusion in mind, recognising that every visitor experiences the world differently. We are committed to creating a welcoming online space for children, families, educators and readers of all abilities, including neurodivergent individuals and disabled people.

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment, and we continually look for ways to improve the experience for all users.

Accessibility Features

We aim to make this website easy to use by:

• Using clear, simple and easy-to-understand language.

• Organising content with consistent headings and page layouts.

• Providing descriptive alternative (alt) text for images wherever appropriate.

• Maintaining good colour contrast to improve readability.

• Designing pages that work across desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

• Using meaningful page titles and navigation to help users find information quickly.

• Supporting keyboard navigation where possible through the website platform.

Neurodiversity-Friendly Design

As an author who creates accessible stories for neurodivergent readers, accessibility is central to both the books and this website.

Where possible, content has been designed to:

• Reduce unnecessary visual clutter.

• Present information in manageable sections.

• Use supportive headings and clear page structure.

• Provide predictable navigation throughout the site.

• Promote a calm and welcoming reading experience.

Many of the resources and books available through this website have also been created to support emotional wellbeing, sensory needs and inclusive learning.

Website Platform

This website is hosted using Squarespace.

While we make every effort to provide an accessible experience, some accessibility features are provided through the Squarespace platform and may be outside our direct control.

Known Limitations

We recognise that no website is perfect.

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website, including downloadable resources or images, we would be grateful if you let us know.

We will do our best to provide information in an alternative format whenever reasonably possible.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is not a one-time task.

As the website grows, we will continue reviewing content, adding improvements and considering feedback to make the website more accessible for all visitors.

Feedback

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of this website.

If you experience any barriers, notice something that could be improved or require information in an alternative format, please get in touch using the contact form on this website.

We will do our best to respond promptly and work towards a suitable solution.

Standards

This website aims to follow recognised accessibility good practice and to work towards the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, where reasonably achievable within the capabilities of the Squarespace platform.

Statement Updates

This Accessibility Statement may be reviewed and updated periodically as the website develops and new content or features are added.