Accessibility statement

The Law

As a public sector organisation we have to comply with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018, this is enforced by The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

The 2018 regulations build on the existing obligations to people who have a disability under the Equality Act 2010 (or the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 in Northern Ireland).

W3C Compliance

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) provides Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for people who create and maintain websites.

As a public sector organisation we adhere to these guidelines and target "AA" compliance through the following tenants;

Perceivable

Text Alternatives: Provide text alternatives for any non-text content
Time-based Media: Provide alternatives for time-based media e.g. video or audio
Adaptable: Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
Distinguishable: Make it easier for users to see content, including separating foreground from background.

Operable

Device Accessible: Make functionality operable via keyboard/mouse/screen reader
Enough Time: Provide users enough time to read and use content
Seizures: Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures
Navigable: Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are

Understandable

Readable: Make text content readable and understandable
Predictable: Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways
Input Assistance: Help users avoid and correct mistakes

Robust

Compatible: Maximise compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies