Accessibility StatementÂ
This statement was last updated on 16 May 2026
What web accessibility is
An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility Statement for The Independence Paradox
This accessibility statement applies to the Independence Paradox blog (theindependenceparadox.com), which is run by me as an individual.
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I want as many people as possible to be able to read and enjoy this blog. That means you should be able to:
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Navigate the website using just a keyboard
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Navigate the website using a screen reader (including recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
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Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
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Read text clearly, with sufficient contrast between text and background
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Understand images through descriptive alternative text
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AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible this website is
I have built Independence Paradox with accessibility in mind, using Wix's built-in accessibility tools and templates, and believe it is largely compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at the AA level.
Some parts of the site may not be fully accessible. For example:
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Some older posts may contain images without complete alternative text
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Some embedded third-party content (such as social media posts, videos or maps) may not meet accessibility standards, and I have limited control over how this content is presented
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PDF documents and other downloadable files published on the blog may not be fully accessible to screen reader software
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Certain design elements, templates, widgets or apps provided by the Wix platform are managed by Wix, and I may have limited ability to modify their underlying code or accessibility behaviour
Enforcement procedure
In the UK, the Equality Act 2010 requires service providers to make reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities. If you contact me with a complaint and you are not happy with my response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website's accessibility
I am committed to making this website accessible, in line with the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard.
The website is built on Wix, which provides accessibility features including keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and tools for adding alternative text to images. More information about Wix's approach to accessibility is available in Wix's own accessibility statement on their website.
Please note: the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 apply specifically to public sector organisations. As a personal blog, Independence Paradox is not legally required to comply with those regulations, but I choose to follow their principles as good practice.
Preparation of this statement
This statement was prepared on 16 May 2026. It will be reviewed annually, or whenever significant changes are made to the website.
Declaration of Partial Compliance With the Standard Due to Third-Party ContentÂ
Declaration of Partial Compliance With the Standard Due to Third-Party Content
Independence Paradox includes references and links to third-party content, such as:
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Links to books on external retailers (for example Amazon, Bookshop.org, Waterstones or publisher websites)
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Book cover images sourced from publishers or retailers
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Links to research papers, articles, studies and academic sources hosted on other websites
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Links to authors' own websites or pages
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This third-party content is not created or controlled by me, and its accessibility depends on the providers of that content. As a result, websites I link to, and images sourced from external publishers or retailers, may not be fully accessible, and I am unable to guarantee or modify their compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA.
Where possible, I will:
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Add descriptive alternative text to book cover images and other visuals I publish on the blog
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Provide the full title, author and key context of any book or research I reference in the body of the post, so the information is available even if an external link is inaccessible
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Choose linked sources that publish their own accessibility statements where there is a reasonable alternative
Requests, Issues, and Suggestions
If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact me:Â