Accessibility Statement

Using the Website

We aim to provide the most accessible experience possible and have implemented the following accessibility features:

Navigation

• Logical and consistent navigation
• Links can be understood out of context
• Links are highlighted on keyboard focus
• Our logo links to the home page
• Skip Navigation link
• Site search and advanced search

Text

• Text is in a large, readable font
• Content is clear and uses simple language where possible
• Headings are clear and use a logical structure
• Text can be read aloud using website reading software
• Text can be translated from English into other languages
• Text size can be changed using the web browser or by using the built-in tool

Images

• All static images have descriptive alternative text
• Decorative images have null alternative text

Layout and Colour

• The layout of the website is consistent and logical
• Text and backgrounds have a high level of colour contrast
• The colour of the site can be changed using web browsers that support this feature
• User style sheets can be applied using web browsers that support this feature
• Alternate style sheets are provided using the built-in tool

Forms and Tables

• Form fields have appropriate text labels, field sets and legends
• Forms have accessible error handling
• Tables have not been used for layout purposes
• Tables have appropriate summaries, captions and headings

Multimedia

• Audio and video is pre-set not to play automatically

Languages

We have provided a built-in-tool to translate the website into multiple languages. We have chosen the Google Translate tool. It is located on the top of every page.

Please note: Text is translated using automated software and may not be completely accurate.

ReciteMe

Text-to-Speech
We have speech-enabled this site for people who may have difficulty reading the text. We have chosen a text-to-speech application called ReciteMe.

Text-resizing
We have provided a built-in tool to make it easier to resize the text on the site.

Alternate Style Sheet
ReciteMe allows you to change the appearance of the site by using alternate style sheets.

The tool is located on the top of every page.

For more information about RecitMe please visit the ReciteMe website.

Useful Links

If you need more information about using this site’s features, general accessibility or using the web and your computer, we have provided some useful links to help:

• W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) Better Web Browsing Guide
• BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) My Web, My Way
• Microsoft Accessibility
• Apple Accessibility

Accessibility Limitations

Due to certain constraints, we have had to include technologies and features that may cause accessibility issues. These include:

• Google Translate plugin
• Google Maps plugin
• Video and Audio transcripts are available on demand
• Some images or downloadable content which is updated manually on the site

We are making every effort to overcome these limitations through improvements to their accessibility. Failing that, we have provided accessible alternatives.

If you need alternative versions of our downloadable documents (such as plain text or braille) or if you experience any accessibility problems with our site, please contact us.

VERCIDA does not assume responsibility for third party applications.

Accessibility Guidelines

This site has been developed to conform to level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. These guidelines are the internationally recognised benchmark for building accessible websites. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) explains how to make websites more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformity to these guidelines also makes websites user-friendlier for everyone.

Accessibility Accreditation

Such is our commitment to accessibility, we asked the Shaw Trust Accessibility Services to audit our site. The 60-hour audit was carried out in May 2017. Our developers implemented all recommended changes to ensure the Vercida platform interacts with assistive technologies and provides the best user experience possible.

For more information about Shaw Trust Accessibility Assessments, please visit the Shaw Trust Accessibility Services website.

Assistive Technologies

The following assistive technologies were found to be compatible with this website except for areas that have accessibility limitations.

• JAWS version 16.0 Screen Reader Application
• Dragon Naturally Speaking 11 Dictation Application
• AI Squared ZoomText 10 Screen Magnifier Application

Please note: You may experience issues with older versions of these applications or other assistive technologies. If you experience any problems, please feel free to contact us.

Browser Compatibility

The site has been cross-platform and cross-browser tested and is currently compatible with modern browsers including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome most up to date version.

Please note: You may experience issues with older versions of these browsers or other web browsers. If you experience any problems, please feel free to contact us.

Web Standards and Technologies

This website has been developed to conform to World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards for HTML (HyperText Mark-up Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). This website is reliant upon HTML and CSS to render content. Additional technologies including JavaScript have been utilised, however, this website is not reliant on these technologies as they are used to enhance functionality. Every effort has been made to make these technologies as accessible as possible.

Please note: The site has been made to degrade gracefully in older browsers and when additional technologies such as JavaScript are unavailable. However, in these circumstances, certain features may not function correctly.

Contacting Us

We are always looking for ways to help people get the best experience from this website. If there is information you think that should be included on this page, or if you experience any problem accessing the website then please feel free to contact us.

Conformance Date

This accessibility statement was issued on 24th of May 2017.