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Accessibility

This statement applies to content published on the XXX domain. 

This website is run by the XXX. It is designed to be used by as many people as possible. The text should be clear and simple to understand. You should be able to:

  • zoom in up to 300% without problems
  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • Change the page to a high contrast mode, a greyscale mode or an inverted colours mode.
  • Use the link finder to locate every link on the page through a simple select field

Measures to support accessibility

XXX takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of the XXX website (www.XXX):

  • Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.
  • Provide accessibility training for our staff.
  • Regularly review and update content.
  • Established contract with external auditors for annual audits.

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We also try to ensure that:

  • All images in our sites contain appropriate alternate text.
  • Every interactive element of the website is reachable in different ways, including by keyboard navigation.
  • Interactive elements have changes of style when hovered with the mouse or focused by keyboard navigation.
  • All foreground and background colours are checked to ensure sufficient contrast, or given alternative text in the case of images.
  • Our content is written clearly, concisely, free of jargon and in plain English.
  • All pages use headings in a logical and ordinate way.
  • All ‘calls to action’ are easy to find.
  • Symbols (e.g. >) are used in context and for their semantic use.
  • All forms are navigable using a keyboard, have submit buttons and appropriate response in case of success or failure.

 

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

Identified issues we are working through:

  • XXX

Disproportionate burden

We believe that fixing the accessibility problems with some content would be disproportionate because the relevant platform will be retired soon.

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

Live Video

  • We do not plan to add captions to live video streams because live video is exempt from meeting the accessibility regulations.

PDFs and other documents

  • Some of our PDFs and Word documents are essential to providing our services. For example, we have PDFs with information on how users can access our services, and forms published as Word documents. We have attempted to audit and fix, or remove, all inaccessible PDFs from this website.  

Third-party products and websites

  • Some parts of our website may require the use of third-party software. Our website may also contain hyperlinks to external third-party websites, for your convenience. We have no control over the content published on third-party websites or their products. Please refer to the provider’s website for support information.

Fixing of Issues

  • We are urgently working through improvements to accessibility. We will update the statement when issues are fixed or when we expect them to be fixed.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the XXX Website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on the XXX Website or you require content in a different format:

Phone: 

E-mail: 

Postal address: 

We try to respond to feedback within X business days.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).