Stanley Black & Decker is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all our users globally, including those with disabilities that is in conformance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 or higher, Level AA and EN 301 549 when applicable. We strive to meet the needs of the broadest possible audience and conform with established accessibility standards.
To accomplish this, we have partnered with Level Access to administer our digital accessibility program and oversee its governance. Their accessibility program evaluates and audits our digital products on an ongoing basis in accordance with best practices and is supported by a diverse team of accessibility professionals, including users of assistive technologies. The platform, moreover, goes beyond minimum compliance requirements by making an assistive CX technology application available to customers who have trouble typing, gesturing, moving a mouse, or reading. The application is free to download, and it incorporates tools such as mouse and keyboard replacements, voice recognition, speech enablement, hands-free/touch-free navigation, and more.
While we aim to ensure accessibility for all users, some limitations may exist. If you experience any issues, please let us know, and we will work to provide an alternative solution. You can contact us at webaccessibility [at] sbdinc.com (webaccessibility[at]sbdinc[dot]com).
This digital accessibility statement applies to the portions of our website covered by the:
- United States Department of Justice- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design
- European Accessibility Act (EAA)
- country-specific localized enactments of the EAA
- other global accessibility laws
Description of the Service and Measures to Support Accessibility
Stanley Black & Decker maintains global websites with different purposes, which are site dependent, designed to provide users with information about our company, products, policies, and any associated services or in some cases, to enable purchasing of our products.
We strive to improve our accessibility through continuous improvement activities such as staying current on accessibility best practices, conducting training for employees, testing of our websites, and operationalizing user feedback where possible.
Our websites are delivered through interfaces that support accessibility through features including:
- Text-based descriptions: Alternatives for non-text content and written information available in plain language
- Screen reader compatibility: Functional with popular screen readers
- Multimedia alternatives: When possible, captions/subtitles, transcripts, audio description, and alternative text accompanying visual and multimedia content
- Sufficient-contrast and zoom functionality: Text resize for users with visual disabilities
- Simple navigation: Logical layouts with consistent headings, landmarks, and navigation
- Keyboard accessibility: Functions that can be operated via keyboard
- Help and support: Support and documentation in accessible formats
- Error notifications: Clear and descriptive error messages to guide users in resolving and preventing errors