Accessibility Statement

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Effective Date: 22.05.2026
Last Updated: 22.05.2026

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Our Commitment to Accessibility

Belle Deane Books Ltd is committed to making our website accessible and inclusive for all users, including children, parents, carers, educators, librarians, and people with disabilities.

We want everyone who visits our website to be able to access our content and services easily, regardless of technology or ability.

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Accessibility Standards

We aim to ensure our website conforms, where reasonably practicable, to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, which are internationally recognised standards for website accessibility.

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What We Are Doing

We are working to make our website:

• Easy to navigate using a keyboard

• Compatible with screen readers and assistive technologies

• Clear and readable with appropriate colour contrast

• Responsive across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices

• Written in plain and accessible language where possible

• Supported with alternative text for images and illustrations

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We regularly review our website to identify and address accessibility issues and improve the experience for all users.

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Children’s Content

As a children’s picture book author and publisher, we recognise the importance of creating content that is accessible and easy to understand for young audiences and their families.

Where possible, we aim to present information clearly and support accessibility across all age groups.

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Known Limitations

While we strive to make all areas of our website accessible, some third-party content or external websites we link to may not fully meet accessibility standards. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party platforms.

Reporting Accessibility Problems

If you experience difficulty using our website, encounter accessibility barriers, or need information in a different format, please contact us and we will do our best to assist you.

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Contact Details:

Belle Deane Books Ltd

Email: belle@belledeanebooks.com
Telephone:  07773 487810
Address: 49, Ell Dene Crescent, Gateshead, NE10 9UN

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We aim to respond to accessibility enquiries within 5–10 working days.

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Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response regarding accessibility concerns, you may seek advice from the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS), which provides support on equality and accessibility matters in the UK.

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Technical Information

This website is designed to be compatible with:

• Modern web browsers such as Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox

• Common assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard navigation tools.

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Ongoing Review

This accessibility statement will be reviewed regularly, and updated as our website develops and accessibility improvements are made.