Accessibility statement
This accessibility statement applies to www.cardiffmetsu.co.uk developed by Cardiff Met Students' Union.
This website has been created with accessibility issues in mind to allow all users regardless of technology or ability to access the information they need and be fully accessible to everyone. Continual reassessment and improvement reviews are undertaken on this website to maintain accessibility using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA.
Highlights
Some areas of our site have slightly different format and content; Where this applies we are working to develop specific guidance that will be included on those pages. For example, that means you should be able to:
· Change colours, contrast levels and fonts
· Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
· 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
· Website text as simple as possible to understand.
How accessible is this website?
We have purchased the Recite ME Accessibility Tool (top right of the website on the grey navigation bar 'Accessibility Tools'), which allows the website users to customise the website in ways which work best for them. Providing tools such as, a screen reader, translation tools, reading support and the ability to make styling changes. We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible, however we are currently working through these issues.
Also, Abilitynet's MyComputerMyWay service provides advice and information on how to adapt your device to your personal preferences.
Apple OSX also has features to help with accessibility by speaking text that’s on the screen.
Feedback and contact information
If you require information or have a specific query about an area on our website please contact us:
Email – cthomas2@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Phone – 01234 842064
We will consider your request and get back to you as soon as possible.
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 statement or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us using the following:
Email – cthomas2@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Phone – 01234 842064
Enforcement procedure
If you remain unhappy once you have reported concerns surrounding accessibility and believe that action has not been taken. 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 are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS). You can do this by visiting their website - https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Cardiff Met Students' Union is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.
This statement was prepared on 1st Frebruary 2021. It was last reviewed on 1st Frebruary 2021.
This website was last tested in 1st Frebruary 2021 by Cardiff Met Students' Union.