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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: | 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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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. | 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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This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below. | This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below. | ||
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[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/ Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard] | [https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/ Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard] | ||
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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 2.2 AA success criteria: | The following items to not comply with the WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria: | ||
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:
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:
- By using the IS Helpline online contact form:
IS Helpline contact form - Or phoning:
+44 (0)131 651 5151 - Or email:
Information.systems@ed.ac.uk
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:
- By using the IS Helpline online contact form:
IS Helpline contact form - Or phoning:
+44 (0)131 651 5151 - Or email:
Information.systems@ed.ac.uk
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:
- Not all non-text items have alternative text
- Keyboard navigation does not always follow a logical order
- Reflow is not enabled up to 400%, and content loss experienced when still within 400% zoom
- Tooltips cannot be reached by keyboard navigation or with assistive technology
- Parts of the website is not displayed in meaningful sequence
- When navigating by keyboard it can be unclear where you have tabbed to
- Some links open new tab/window/pop ups and the user is not alerted this will happen
- Some website elements do not have their name read out properly by assistive technology
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