Website accessibility statement inline with Public Sector Body (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 This accessibility statement applies to:https://information-services.ed.ac.uk/user-experience/training/effective-digital-contentThis application is run by the User Experience Service 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 most page colours and fontsZoom in up to 500% without the text spilling off the screenNavigate most of the application using just a keyboardListen to most of the application using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software (including Dragon NaturallySpeaking)We’ve also made the application 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 websiteAbilityNet 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 WayWith a few simple steps you can customise the appearance of our application using your browser settings to make it easier to read and navigate:Additional information on how to customise our website appearanceIf you are a member of University staff or a student, you can use the free SensusAccess accessible document conversion service:Information on SensusAccessHow accessible this website isWe know some parts of this application are not fully accessible:The site is not fully compatible with screen readers and other assistive softwareNot all colour contrasts meet the minimum standardsIt can be difficult to tell where you have navigated to by keyboardKeyboard navigation does not always follow a logical order There is information conveyed by colour onlyAudio visual content does not have audio descriptionElements are missing a language attributeCustomisation on a mobile device is limitedSpellcheck is not enabled in the search fieldFeedback and contact informationIf you need information on this website in a different format, including accessible PDF, large print, audio recording or braille:Email: user-experience@ed.ac.ukPostal Address: Main Library, George Square, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 30 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LJBritish 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 websiteWe 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:Email: user-experience@ed.ac.ukPostal Address: Main Library, George Square, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 30 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LJBritish 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 procedureThe 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 websiteContacting us by phone using British Sign LanguageBritish Sign Language serviceContact 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 detailsTechnical information about this website’s accessibilityThe 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 StatusThis 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 standardNon accessible contentThe 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:There are no audio descriptions for media1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)Colour is used in some places as the sole means of conveying information 1.4.1 Use of ColourColour contrast of buttons (colour contrast with focus indicator when keyboard navigating)1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)Focus order could be improved2.4.3 Focus OrderIt can be difficult to tell where you have navigated to by keyboard 2.4.7 Focus VisibleElements are missing language attributes3.1.1 Language of PageThe application is not fully compatible with assistive software e.g. not all frames have accessible names, ARIA elements do not all conform to valid values and elements do not only use supported ARIA attributes4.1.2 Name Role ValueWe 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 September 2026. The application is built using the third party software Articulate Rise 360 and some aspects of the application are outwith our control. Where items are outwith our control we will report them to Articulate and as them to make improvements. Disproportionate burdenWe are not currently claiming that any accessibility problems would be a disproportionate burden to fix.Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulationsAt this time we believe no content is outwith the scope of the accessibility regulations.What we’re doing to improve accessibilityWe 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 September 2026. The application is built using the third party software Articulate Rise 360 and some aspects of the application are outwith our control. Where items are outwith our control we will report them to Articulate and as them to make improvements.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 in August 2025. It was last reviewed on 2nd September 2025.The website was last tested on 25th August 2025. The testing was carried out by the User Experience Service 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 SurveyThe aforementioned three browsers have been used in certain questions for reasons of breadth and variety.We ran automated testing using AXE (Google Chrome extension) 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.Change Log This article was published on 2025-09-04