Accessibility statement for FRAME
Website accessibility statement inline with Public Sector Body (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website is run by the University of Edinburgh. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts;
- zoom in up to 200% 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 (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver).
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
Customising the website
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
AbilityNet – My computer my way
With a few simple steps you can customise the appearance of our website to make it easier to read and navigate.
Addtional information on how to customise our website appearance
How accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
- Some parts may not be fully compatible with screen readers:
- Multiple pages have redundant links and redundant title text.
- When adjacent links go to the same location (i.e. the two header graphics have the same URL) this results in additional navigation and repetition for keyboard and screen reader users.
- Multiple pages have redundant links and redundant title text.
What to do if you cannot access parts of this website
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
email interactive-content@ed.ac.uk
call 0131 650 8384*
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.
*Please note our offices are currently closed and the phone line is not currently monitored)
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
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, contact:
email interactive-content@ed.ac.uk
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)
Contacting us by phone using British Sign Language
British Sign Language service
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.
British Sign Language Scotland service details
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
The University of Edinburgh 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, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non compliance with the accessibility regulations
- Alerts
- Redundant link
- Three WAVE alerts for a ‘redundant link’ on the homepage and overview pages.:
- The foot graphic in the header has the same URL as the ‘Diabetes Foot Screening’ link immediately before it.
- ‘Start module’ buttons go to the same URL as the first module link in the NHS Scotland and NHS England menus.
- WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria:
- 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
- Three WAVE alerts for a ‘redundant link’ on the homepage and overview pages.:
- Redundant title text
- 13 menu item links have redundant title text. Specifically, the <a> tag title attribute text is the same as text or alternative text.
- WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria:
- None
- Link to PDF document
- This website has links to, and embeds, several externally authored PDF documents that are outwith the control of the University of Edinburgh.
- WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria:
- None
- Redundant link
Disproportionate burden
- None.
Navigation and accessing information
- See ‘Non compliance with the accessibility regulations’ section.
Interactive tools and transactions
- None.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
- None.
How we tested this website
This website was last tested on 10th June 2021. The test was carried internally by the Interactive Content service within the Information Services Group.
Our primary web accessibility evaluation tools were:
- WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool) from WebAIM
- Colour Contrast Analyser (CCA) from the Paciello Group.
The sample pages tested cover all published content types and design templates. We tested:
- our main homepage (i.e. Home)
- a typical overview page (i.e. NHS Scotland)
- and a standard content page (i.e. Significant callus).
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
This statement was prepared on 8th June 2021. It was last updated on 10th June 2021.
Improvement log
10th June 2021
- Increased colour contrast ratios throughout WordPress template to comply with both AA normal and large text minimum recommendations.
- . btn-primary (Normal AA text – 4.5:1 minimum)
- Was #007BFF (3.97:1 with #FFFFFF text) (white on blue)
- Now #0060C7 (6:1)
- .a (Normal AA text – 4.5:1 minimum)
- Was #007BFF (3.97:1 on #FFFFFF background) (blue on white)
- Now #0060C7 (6:1)
- .navbar-light a (Normal AA text – 4.5:1 minimum)
- Was #007BFF (3.35:1 on #E9ECEF background) (blue on grey)
- Now #0060C7 (5.06:1)
- . btn-primary (Normal AA text – 4.5:1 minimum)
- Added sitemap listing all published content, linked in footer.
- Multiple ARIA issues, namely search button (magnifying glass) was empty or has no value text and main menu was missing key roles, i.e. role=”menuitem”.
- Wave error for ’empty button’
- 1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
- 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
- Waver error for ‘broken ARIA menu’
- 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
- 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
- Wave error for ’empty button’
