Accessibility

Our website is designed to be accessible to as many people as possible, including people with disabilities, those using a variety of devices, and those facing technical constraints such as slow internet connections.

Our commitment

At HBF, we are dedicated to improving web accessibility and ensuring that all users can access our information equally.

We strive to comply with W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 at the level AA. By incorporating these guidelines into our design and development processes, we aim to create a website that is user-friendly and inclusive for all.

Accessibility features

Our website incorporates industry-standard techniques and best practices to enhance accessibility for all users. These include:

  • Text size - Text on our website can be resized using standard browser controls up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
  • Colour and contrast - Information conveyed through colour is also available through other means for users with visual impairment. The contrast ratio between foreground and background colours also meet recommended guidelines.
  • Headings - Proper mark-up of headings and subheadings communicates the hierarchy of page content and assists screen readers in navigating the page.
  • Navigation – We offer multiple navigation options, including a consistent menu, an internal search, a sitemap, and page breadcrumbs to show your location within the site hierarchy – all of which are accessible via the keyboard.
  • Key documents - Product sheet PDFs are tagged for screen reader accessibility. For web accessible versions of other documents, please contact us.
  • Video captions - All embedded videos with sound are captioned to support users with impaired hearing.
  • Images - All images that convey meaning include alternative text. Images containing text are generally avoided.
  • Hyperlinks - Linked text is descriptive and designed to be easily noticeable, making sense when read out of context.
  • Forms - Online forms are keyboard accessible and designed to support users with limited dexterity or visual impairments.

Customising your experience

Accessibility features can be enabled in your operating system or browser to improve your experience with our website. These features include built-in screen readers and options to adjust font sizes and background colours.

To learn more about the web accessibility features available in your operating system visit:

To learn more about the web accessibility settings in your browser visit:

Technical specifications

Accessibility of the HBF website relies on the use of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, which are designed to work with your web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer.

We support the latest versions of these browsers: Google Chrome; Safari (including in-app); Microsoft Edge; Android Webview; Samsung Internet; and Mozilla Firefox.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website.

If you experience any accessibility barriers on the HBF website, please contact us with details of your experience.

Including information as outlined in the Contacting Organisations about Inaccessible Websites may help us address your concerns more quickly.