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== Accessibility Statement for [[Main Page | Our History]] Website ==
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= Accessibility Statement for [[Main Page | Our History Website]] =
  
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=== Website accessibility statement in line with Public Sector Body (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 ===
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'''Website accessibility statement in line with Public Sector Body (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018'''
  
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[[Main Page | Our History]] is a website hosted by the University of Edinburgh Library on behalf of the University of Edinburgh. It holds collection information and images from our collections about the history of the University.
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This accessibility statement applies to:
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[[Main_Page|https://ourhistory.is.ed.ac.uk/index.php?title=Main_Page]]
  
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We want as many people as possible to be able to use our website. For example, this means you should be able to:
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This website is run by the Library and University Collections Directorate which is part of Information Services Group at the University of Edinburgh. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this application. For example, that means you should be able to:
  
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*change colours, contrast levels and fonts
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* Change colours, contrast levels and fonts
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*experience no time limits to content
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* Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
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*navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
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* Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
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*magnify up to 200%
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* Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of Job Access with Speech (JAWS), NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) and VoiceOver);
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* Experience no time limits when using the site
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* Not encounter any flashing, scrolling or moving text
  
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We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
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We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand. However, some of our content is technical, and we use technical terms where there is no easier wording we could use without changing what the text means.
  
 
== Customising the website ==
 
== Customising the website ==
  
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AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
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AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. This is an external site with suggestions to make your computer more accessible:
  
 
[https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/ AbilityNet - My computer my way]
 
[https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/ AbilityNet - My computer my way]
  
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With a few simple steps you can customise the appearance of our website to make it easier to read and navigate.
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With a few simple steps you can customise the appearance of our website using your browser settings to make it easier to read and navigate:
  
 
[https://www.ed.ac.uk/about/website/accessibility/customising-site Additional information on how to customise our website appearance]
 
[https://www.ed.ac.uk/about/website/accessibility/customising-site Additional information on how to customise our website appearance]
  
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If you are a member of the University staff or a student you can use the free Sensus Access accessible document conversion service.
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If you are a member of University staff or a student, you can use the free SensusAccess accessible document conversion service:
  
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[https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-disability-service/staff/supporting-students/accessible-technology SenusAccess Information]
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[https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-disability-service/staff/supporting-students/accessible-technology Information on SensusAccess]
  
 
== How accessible this website is ==
 
== How accessible this website is ==
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We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
 
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
  
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*For all non- text content such as images and icons there may not be text descriptions
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*Reflow is not enabled to 400%
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*The colours on are pages may not meet current colour contrast recommendations
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*Some images are missing alt text
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*The pages may not be fully compatible with screen readers e.g. a screen reader may not be able to determine what the content is and how it relates to other content
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*Keyboard navigation does not follow logical ordering
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*All our web pages may not have a title that clearly describes their purpose
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*Some selection displays on the website lack visibility meaning user may struggle to see where they have navigated to on the site
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*The default language of each page may not be identified
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*Tooltips cannot be reached by keyboard navigation or assistive technology
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*User interface elements may not be compatible with assistive technology
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*Some error messages appear as popups/new browser tabs that do not warn the user before appearing
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*Some hyperlinks open new tabs/windows without warning the user
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'''Feedback and contact information'''
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*There is some justified text
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*Some elements are not read out correctly by screen readers
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If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, audio recording or braille please contact the website team by contacting us:
 
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By using the IS Helpline online contact form
 
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[https://www.ishelpline.ed.ac.uk/forms/ IS Helpline contact form]
 
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Or phoning
 
  
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+44 (0)131 651 5151
 
  
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Or email
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==Feedback and contact information==
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If you need information on this website in a different format, including accessible PDF, large print, audio recording or braille please contact us:
  
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[mailto:Information.systems@ed.ac.uk Information.systems@ed.ac.uk]
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*By using the IS Helpline online contact form:<br>[https://www.ishelpline.ed.ac.uk/forms/ IS Helpline contact form]
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*Or phoning:<br>+44 (0)131 651 5151
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*Or email:<br>[mailto:Information.systems@ed.ac.uk Information.systems@ed.ac.uk]
  
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British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us via Contact Scotland BSL, the on-line BSL interpreting service:<br>
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*[https://contactscotland-bsl.org/ Contact Scotland BSL]<br>
 
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.
 
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.
  
 
== Reporting accessibility problems with this website ==
 
== Reporting accessibility problems with this website ==
  
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We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements please let us know by contacting:
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We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page, or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact:
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By using the IS Helpline online contact form
 
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[https://www.ishelpline.ed.ac.uk/forms/ IS Helpline contact form]
 
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Or phoning
 
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+44 (0)131 651 5151
 
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Or email
 
  
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[mailto:Information.systems@ed.ac.uk Information.systems@ed.ac.uk]
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*By using the IS Helpline online contact form:<br>[https://www.ishelpline.ed.ac.uk/forms/ IS Helpline contact form]
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*Or phoning:<br>+44 (0)131 651 5151
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*Or email:<br>[mailto:Information.systems@ed.ac.uk Information.systems@ed.ac.uk]
  
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British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us via Contact Scotland BSL, the on-line BSL interpreting service:<br>
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*[https://contactscotland-bsl.org/ Contact Scotland BSL]<br>
 
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.
 
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.
  
 
== Enforcement procedure ==
 
== Enforcement procedure ==
  
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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, please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) directly.
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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 please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) directly:
  
 
[https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/ Contact details for the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)]
 
[https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/ Contact details for the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)]
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'''British Sign Language service'''
 
'''British Sign Language service'''
  
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British Sign Language Scotland runs a service for British Sign Language users and all of Scotland’s public bodies using video relay. This enables sign language users to contact public bodies and vice versa. The service operates from 8am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week.  
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Contact Scotland BSL runs a service for British Sign Language users and all of Scotland’s public bodies using video relay. This enables sign language users to contact public bodies and vice versa. The service operates from 8.00am to 12.00am, 7 days a week.
  
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[https://contactscotland-bsl.org British Sign Language Scotland service details]
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[https://contactscotland-bsl.org/ Contact Scotland BSL service details.]
  
 
== Technical information about this website’s accessibility ==
 
== Technical information about this website’s accessibility ==
  
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The University of Edinburgh is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
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The University of Edinburgh is committed to making its websites and applications accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
  
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'''Compliance Status'''
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==Compliance Status==
  
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This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below
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This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
  
 
The full guidelines are available at
 
The full guidelines are available at
  
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1
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[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/ Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard]
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Non accessible content
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==Non accessible content==
  
 
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
 
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
  
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The following items to not comply with the WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria
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===Noncompliance with the accessibility regulations===
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The following items to not comply with the WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria:
  
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    Not all non-text items may have text alternatives
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*Not all non-text items have alternative text  
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        1.1.1 - Non-text Content
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**[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#non-text-content 1.1.1 - Non Text Content]
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    There may not be sufficient colour contrast between font and background colours especially where the text size is very small.
 
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        1.4.3 -Contrast (Minimum)
 
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    Information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation may not be programmatically determined or are available in text.
 
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        3.1 Info and Relationships
 
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    Web pages may not have titles that describe topic or purpose.
 
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        2.4.2 Page Titled
 
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    The default human language of each Web page may not be programmatically determined.
 
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        3.1.1 Language of Page
 
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    Some input elements do not have a name available to an accessibility API.
 
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        4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
 
  
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Unless specified otherwise, wherever possible a complete solution or significant improvement will be in place by March 2021 where the issues are within our control.
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*Keyboard navigation does not always follow a logical order
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Disproportionate burden
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**[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#meaningful-sequence 1.3.2 - Meaningful Sequence]
  
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We are not currently claiming that any accessibility problems would be a disproportionate burden to fix.  
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*Reflow is not enabled up to 400%, and content loss experienced when still within 400% zoom
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Content that is not within the Scope of the Accessibility Regulations
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**[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#reflow 1.4.10 - Reflow]
  
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At this time we are not claiming that any content is out with the scope of the regulations.
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*Tooltips cannot be reached by keyboard navigation or with assistive technology
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What we're doing to improve accessibility
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**[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#content-on-hover-or-focus 1.4.13 – Content on Hover or Focus]
  
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We will continue to work with our in house developers and the external host supplier to address these issues and deliver a solution or suitable workaround and correct issues directly where they are under our control. This site is hosted within the University and developed by open source MediaWiki.
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*Parts of the website is not displayed in meaningful sequence
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**[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#focus-order 2.4.3. Focus Order]
  
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We will continue to monitor accessibility and will carry out further accessibility testing if significant changes are made to the user interface or if a service user raises an issue. To plan to resolve the issues that are within our control by December 2021. We plan to manual review the accessibility of the site and make improvements and update this statement before December 2021. Whilst we are resolving issues or where we are unable to resolve an issue we will ensure reasonable adjustments are in place to ensure no user is placed at a disadvantage.
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*When navigating by keyboard it can be unclear where you have tabbed to
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Information Services and accessibility
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**[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#focus-visible 2.4.7 - Focus Visible]
  
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Information Services (IS) has further information on accessibility including assistive technology, creating accessible documents, and services IS provides for disabled users.
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*Some links open new tab/window/pop ups and the user is not alerted this will happen
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**[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#on-input 3.2.2 - On Input]
  
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Assistive technology, creating accessible documents, and services IS provides for disabled users
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*Some website elements do not have their name read out properly by assistive technology
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Preparation of this accessibility statement
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**[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#name-role-value 4.1.2 – Name, Role, Value]
  
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This statement was prepared on 7th August 2020. It was last reviewed on 9th September 2020.
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We aim to improve our websites accessibility on a regular and continuous basis. See the section below ('What we're doing to improve accessibility') on how we are improving our site accessibility.  
  
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This website was last tested on 7th August 2020. The test was carried out by The University Library and University Collections Digital Library team using the automated LittleForest tool. The website is scheduled for manual testing by December 2021.
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We are working towards solving these problems and expect significant improvements by April 2025. The site is fully within our control.
  
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We did not use sample pages for testing - all pages were run through LittleForest.
 
  
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Little Forrest claims it tests the following WCAG criteria either partially or wholly
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===Disproportionate burden===
  
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WCAG 2.1
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We are not currently claiming that any accessibility problems would be a disproportionate burden to fix.  
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WCAG 2.1
 
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Name, Role, Value
 
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AA
 
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AA
 
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AA
 
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Language of Parts
 
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AA
 
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AA
 
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AA
 
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Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
 
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AAA
 
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AAA
 
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AAA
 
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AAA
 
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2.2.5
 
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Re-authenticating
 
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AAA
 
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2.4.8
 
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Location
 
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WCAG 2.1
 
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AAA
 
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2.4.9
 
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Link Purpose (Link Only)
 
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AAA
 
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2.4.10
 
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Unusual Words
 
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Reading
 
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Change on Request
 
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===Content that is not within the Scope of the Accessibility Regulations===
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At this time we believe no content is outwith the scope of the accessibility regulations.
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Error Prevention (All)
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== What we're doing to improve accessibility ==
  
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We will continue to address and make significant improvements to the accessibility issues highlighted. Unless specified otherwise, a complete solution or significant improvement will be in place by April 2025.  
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While we are in the process of resolving these accessibility issues we will ensure reasonable adjustments are in place to make sure no user is disadvantaged. As changes are made, we will continue to review accessibility and retest the accessibility of this website.
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== Preparation of this accessibility statement ==
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'''This statement was prepared on 28th May 2024. It was last reviewed on 29th May 2024.'''
  
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'''The website was last tested on May 2024. The testing was carried out by the Library and University Collections Directorate which is part of Information Services Group at the University of Edinburgh''' using both automated and manual methods. The site was tested on a PC, primarily using Microsoft Edge alongside Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.
  
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Recent world-wide usage levels survey for different screen readers and browsers shows that Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge are increasing in popularity and Google Chrome is now the favoured browser for screen readers:
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[https://webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey9/ WebAIM: Screen Reader User Survey]
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The aforementioned three browsers have been used in certain questions for reasons of breadth and variety.
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We ran automated testing using [https://wave.webaim.org/ WAVE WebAIM] and then manual testing that included:
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*Spell check functionality;
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*Scaling using different resolutions and reflow;
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*Options to customise the interface (magnification, font, background colour, etc);
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*Keyboard navigation and keyboard traps;
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*Data validation;
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*Warning of links opening in new tab or window;
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*Information conveyed in the colour or sound only;
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*Flashing, moving or scrolling text;
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*Use with screen reading software (for example JAWS);
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*Assistive software (TextHelp Read and Write, Windows Magnifier, ZoomText, Dragon Naturally Speaking, TalkBack and VoiceOver);
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*Tooltips and text alternatives for any non-text content;
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*Time limits;
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*Compatibility with mobile accessibility functionality (Android and iOS).
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*Any drag functionality and alternatives
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*Consistent help function
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*No need to re enter data already submitted
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*Any cognitive tests

Latest revision as of 14:20, 26 June 2024

Accessibility Statement for Our History Website

Website accessibility statement in line with Public Sector Body (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018

This accessibility statement applies to: https://ourhistory.is.ed.ac.uk/index.php?title=Main_Page

This website is run by the Library and University Collections Directorate which is part of Information Services Group at the University of Edinburgh. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this application. For example, that means you should be able to:

  • Change colours, contrast levels and fonts
  • Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of Job Access with Speech (JAWS), NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) and VoiceOver);
  • Experience no time limits when using the site
  • Not encounter any flashing, scrolling or moving text


We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand. However, some of our content is technical, and we use technical terms where there is no easier wording we could use without changing what the text means.

Customising the website

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. This is an external site with suggestions to make your computer more accessible:

AbilityNet - My computer my way

With a few simple steps you can customise the appearance of our website using your browser settings to make it easier to read and navigate:

Additional information on how to customise our website appearance

If you are a member of University staff or a student, you can use the free SensusAccess accessible document conversion service:

Information on SensusAccess

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • Reflow is not enabled to 400%
  • Some images are missing alt text
  • Keyboard navigation does not follow logical ordering
  • Some selection displays on the website lack visibility meaning user may struggle to see where they have navigated to on the site
  • Tooltips cannot be reached by keyboard navigation or assistive technology
  • Some error messages appear as popups/new browser tabs that do not warn the user before appearing
  • Some hyperlinks open new tabs/windows without warning the user
  • There is some justified text
  • Some elements are not read out correctly by screen readers


Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format, including accessible PDF, large print, audio recording or braille please contact us:

British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us via Contact Scotland BSL, the on-line BSL interpreting service:

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page, or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact:

British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us via Contact Scotland BSL, the on-line BSL interpreting service:

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working 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 please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) directly:

Contact details for the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)

The government has produced information on how to report accessibility issues:

Reporting an accessibility problem on a public sector website

Contacting us by phone using British Sign Language

British Sign Language service

Contact Scotland BSL runs a service for British Sign Language users and all of Scotland’s public bodies using video relay. This enables sign language users to contact public bodies and vice versa. The service operates from 8.00am to 12.00am, 7 days a week.

Contact Scotland BSL service details.

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

The University of Edinburgh is committed to making its websites and applications accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.

The full guidelines are available at

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard

Non accessible content

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

Noncompliance with the accessibility regulations

The following items to not comply with the WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria:

  • Reflow is not enabled up to 400%, and content loss experienced when still within 400% zoom
  • Some links open new tab/window/pop ups and the user is not alerted this will happen

We aim to improve our websites accessibility on a regular and continuous basis. See the section below ('What we're doing to improve accessibility') on how we are improving our site accessibility.

We are working towards solving these problems and expect significant improvements by April 2025. The site is fully within our control.


Disproportionate burden

We are not currently claiming that any accessibility problems would be a disproportionate burden to fix.

Content that is not within the Scope of the Accessibility Regulations

At this time we believe no content is outwith the scope of the accessibility regulations.

What we're doing to improve accessibility

We will continue to address and make significant improvements to the accessibility issues highlighted. Unless specified otherwise, a complete solution or significant improvement will be in place by April 2025.

While we are in the process of resolving these accessibility issues we will ensure reasonable adjustments are in place to make sure no user is disadvantaged. As changes are made, we will continue to review accessibility and retest the accessibility of this website.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 28th May 2024. It was last reviewed on 29th May 2024.

The website was last tested on May 2024. The testing was carried out by the Library and University Collections Directorate which is part of Information Services Group at the University of Edinburgh using both automated and manual methods. The site was tested on a PC, primarily using Microsoft Edge alongside Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.

Recent world-wide usage levels survey for different screen readers and browsers shows that Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge are increasing in popularity and Google Chrome is now the favoured browser for screen readers:

WebAIM: Screen Reader User Survey

The aforementioned three browsers have been used in certain questions for reasons of breadth and variety.

We ran automated testing using WAVE WebAIM and then manual testing that included:

  • Spell check functionality;
  • Scaling using different resolutions and reflow;
  • Options to customise the interface (magnification, font, background colour, etc);
  • Keyboard navigation and keyboard traps;
  • Data validation;
  • Warning of links opening in new tab or window;
  • Information conveyed in the colour or sound only;
  • Flashing, moving or scrolling text;
  • Use with screen reading software (for example JAWS);
  • Assistive software (TextHelp Read and Write, Windows Magnifier, ZoomText, Dragon Naturally Speaking, TalkBack and VoiceOver);
  • Tooltips and text alternatives for any non-text content;
  • Time limits;
  • Compatibility with mobile accessibility functionality (Android and iOS).
  • Any drag functionality and alternatives
  • Consistent help function
  • No need to re enter data already submitted
  • Any cognitive tests
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