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Accessibility Statement

The Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC) is committed to providing this website to be accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability, capability, or technology.

At the DAC, we also routinely check web pages. These checks are made when we make amendments to existing pages and when new pages are released to ensure that they meet our accessibility requirements, and we do respond positively to feedback regarding the accessibility of any of our pages or services. We aim to conform to the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C's) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, to AA level.

What can you expect?

You can expect the DAC to provide access to pages in the most appropriate way to cover as many types of people as possible without discrimination, and to provide alternative access to media where appropriate. All pages have an icon linking to the AccessIn reporting tool where any issues encountered on the site can be reported to DAC so we may investigate and verify the issue, and where appropriate, remediate any issues reported as quickly as possible.

We advise that our website is viewed on Google's Chrome or Mozilla's Firefox browsers as we feel these applications give the best experience to users.

You may download them from the links below:

What we are doing to improve accessibility

We strive to ensure that content which fails to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard is rectified as soon as possible. Below is a list of any known accessibility issues with the platform; where issues exist, please be advised that we are actively working on these in order to rectify any issues which are present. We will update this section as any issues identified are fixed.

We are also endeavor to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AAA standard as much as possible.

Disproportionate burden

We believe that fixing the accessibility problems with some content would be disproportionate to the benefit gained. Here is a list of these possible barriers.

Using the platform with assistive technology

I am blind

We currently do not know of any barriers to any users who have no visual acuity and use up-to-date screen reading software. All videos explain verbally any information that is available visually, and a text version of all lessons is available on the same page below the video.

Third Party Software: Screen Reader: JAWS (Windows)

This website has been created to ensure that JAWS users do not need to know any instructions beyond the basic JAWS controls. Additionally, a course is available on how to control JAWS. JAWS is a screen reading software application that can relay to the user the text and structure of (but not restricted to) webpages. It is normally used by the majority of users with Microsoft's Internet Explorer 11 or Google's Chrome web-browsers.

To read the items on the page in order (called in context) press the up or down cursor keys. To activate a link or a button press the enter key or spacebar. Pressing the tab key will move you to the next link or button. H to move forwards through the page headings Shift + H to move backwards through the page headings Insert + F5 to get a list of all form controls on the page Insert + F6 to get a list of all headings on the page Insert + F7 to get a list of all links on the page

Freedom Scientific has given a list of control keys, which can be viewed at the following link: JAWS Hotkeys (Opens an external website in another tab)

Third Party Software: Screen Reader: NVDA (Windows)

This website has been created to ensure that NVDA users do not need to know any instructions beyond the basic NVDA controls. Additionally, there is a course on how to control NVDA available. NVDA is a screen reading software application that can relay to the user the text and structure of (but not restricted to) webpages. It is normally used by the majority of users with Mozilla's Firefox web-browser.

To read the items on the page in order (called "in context") press the up or down cursor keys. To activate a link or a button press the enter key or spacebar. Pressing the tab key will move you to the next link or button.

NV Access has given a list of control keys, which can be viewed at the following link: About NVDA keyboard commands (Opens an external website in another tab)

Download NVDA

Third Party Software: Screen Reader: VoiceOver (nacOS/iOS)

This website has been created to ensure that VoiceOver users do not need to know any instructions beyond the basic VoiceOver controls. Additionally, there is a course on how to control VoiceOver available. VoiceOver is a screen reading software application built into both macOS (Desktop and Laptop Version) and iOS (iPhone and iPad Version) that can relay to the user the text and structure of (but not restricted to) webpages. It is normally used by the majority of users with Apple's Safari web-browser.

To read the items on the page in order (called in context) press the up or down cursor keys. To activate a link or a button press the enter key or spacebar.

Apple has given a list of control keys, which can be viewed at the following link: VoiceOver text commands on Mac (Opens an external website in another tab)

To read the items on the page in order (called "in context") swipe the screen from left-to-right, or right-to-left. To activate a link or a button double tap the screen.

Apple has given a list of gestures, which can be viewed at the following link: Learn VoiceOver gestures on iPhone (Opens an external website in another tab)

Third Party Software: Screen Reader: TalkBack (Android)

This website has been created to ensure that TalkBack users do not need to know any instructions beyond the basic TalkBack controls. Additionally, there is a course on how to control TalkBack available. TalkBack is a screen reading software application built into Android Phones (except Samsung phones, please see Voice Assistant) and is available to allAndroid devices that can relay to the user the text and structure of (but not restricted to) webpages. It is normally used by the majority of users with Google's Chrome web-browser, or Android's compatible version.

Different versions of TalkBack have different controls. Below is for the latest version of TalkBack (Android Accessibility Suite v8.2)

To read the items on the page in order (called in context) swipe the screen from left-to-right, or right-to-left. To activate a link or a button double tap the screen. Swiping up or down will change the context from "default" to a different, out of context.

Google has given a list of gestures, which can be viewed at the following link: Use TalkBack gestures (Opens an external website in another tab)

Third Party Software: Screen Reader: Voice Assistant (Samsung Android)

While not specifically designed for Samsung's Voice Assistant, this website is compatible with the screen reading application. As it has many similarities to Google's TalkBack, there should be no issues specific to this software application. Additionally, there is a course on how to control Voice Assistant available. It is normally used by the majority of users with Google's Chrome web-browser, or Samsung's compatible version.

Different versions of Voice Assistant have different controls. Below is for the latest version of Voice Assistant (Google's Android Accessibility Suite v8.2)

To read the items on the page in order (called in context) swipe the screen from left-to-right, or right-to-left. To activate a link or a button double tap the screen. Swiping up or down will change the context from "default" to a different, out of context.

Samsung have provided a tutorial under Screen Reader in Accessibility in Settings on Samsung Devices.

I find a keyboard or mouse hard to use

We currently do not know of any barriers to any users who use a mouse with difficulty.

All clickable elements are large enough for a considerable margin of accuracy when activating. Site search facilities have been implemented.

We currently do not know of any barriers to any users who cannot use a mouse.

All items can be navigated to via the tab key and activated with the enter key or spacebar. Logical and consistent navigation are provided for keyboard users. Links are highlighted on keyboard focus Our logo links to the home page Skip navigation link - For sighted users, the 'skip to' links are revealed by pressing the tab key after the page loads. You can skip to different areas of the page, depending on what options are available.

We currently do not know of any barriers to any users who cannot use a keyboard and rely on Voice Commands. All items have appropriate roles and labels.

How to make your mouse easier to use

To access mouse settings, select the Windows Start button, then select:

  1. Settings
  2. Ease of Access
  3. Mouse

The cursor speed can be slowed down here using the slider.

The primary mouse button can be changed from left to right.

How to use your keyboard to control the mouse

To access mouse settings, select the Windows Start button, then select:

  1. Settings
  2. Ease of Access
  3. Mouse
. Turn on the toggle under "Control your mouse with a keypad" if you want to control your mouse using a numeric keypad.

Select "Change other mouse options" to change your primary mouse button, set scrolling options, and more.

How to make your keyboard easier to use

Press the Shift key five times to turn Sticky Keys on. Confirm the operation. A sound will play indicating that the feature is now enabled.

When Sticky Keys is turned on, press the Shift key five times to disable the feature. A low pitch sound will play when it is disabled.

Alternatives to keyboard and mouse

Other user interface devices should not have any issues in using the webpages if they are compatable with the browser.

If you are experiencing a problerm, please feel free to contact us via the AccessIn icon st the bottom of the page to recieve help.

Using voice recognition

We have developed this website with the use Dragon Naturally Speaking in mind, and no other commands other the basic commands (listed below) should be needed to operate the system.

Third Party Software: Dragon Naturally Speaking

This website has been created to ensure that Dragon users do not need to know any instructions beyond the basic Dragon controls.

The page can be navigated with the commands "Page up" and "Page down".

Use the "click" command to select items on the screen, by using thier name or thier element type. Examples:

  • "Click Link"
  • "Click Home"
  • "Click button"

Text boxes can be dictated into when they are selected.

Nuance has given a list of commands, which can be viewed at the following link: Dragon Professional Individual Command Cheat Sheet [PDF | 265Kb] (Opens an external website in another tab)

I cannot see very well

Users who are considered low vision or colour deficient may experience some issues with the combination of colours. If this is the case, please follow the information under "How to change text and background colours" below.

How to change text and background colours

DAC offers alternate colour schemes to be able to personalize the site.

How to magnify the page (up to 400%)

To manually adjust the settings, use the Ctrl key and “+” or “-” combos to increase or decrease the page magnification. If you are using a mouse, you can hold down the keyboard Ctrl key and use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out.

How to make the mouse pointer easier to see

You can adjust these settings on the Make the mouse easier to use page in the Ease of Access Center. To access mouse settings, select the Windows Start button, then select:

  1. Settings
  2. Ease of Access
  3. Mouse

Change the color and size of mouse pointers. You can use these options to make the mouse pointer larger, or change the color to make it easier to see.

How to make your computer speak text aloud

To access mouse settings, select the Windows Start button, then select:

  1. Settings
  2. Ease of Access
  3. Narrator

Turn on the toggle under Use Narrator

Third Party Software: ZoomText Magnifier/Reader

ZoomText Magnifier/Reader should not be effected by the way website has been created. No popup windows appear that are out of the scope of view of the user.

You can enable and disable ZoomText at any time, without exiting the program. When disabled, ZoomText returns the screen to its normal unmagnified) state and all speech output is suspended. To enable and disable ZoomText, Press the ZoomText On/Off hotkey: Caps Lock + Ctrl + Enter

Set the required magnification level to what is required in the Zoom Level option on the magnifier tab.

Setting a better Focus Indicator, Cursor and Mouse Pointer on or off using the Cursor, Focus and Pointer options on the magnifier tab.

The Color Enhancments (like colour inversion) can be turned on or off using the Color option on the magnifier tab.

Turn the Text-to-Speech on or off using the Voice option on the reader tab.

Freedom Scientific has given a list of hotkeys, which can be viewed at the following link: ZoomText Hotkeys (Opens an external website in another tab)

I cannot hear very well

All videos have been given Closed Captions (otherwise known as Subtitles), that have been manually reviewed for accuracy. These are turned on by default. There is also a text version of the lesson below the video.

A Sign Language alternative has not been added as yet.

I find speaking words difficult

There is no need for anyone to speak while using the DAC eLearning system.

What do we strive to achieve?

Standards

Accessibility Guidelines

This site has been developed to conform to level AA and attempt to achieve much of level AAA of the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) and 2.1. These guidelines are the internationally recognised benchmark for building accessible web content. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines explain how to make online content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines also makes web content more user-friendly for everyone.

Web Standards and Technologies

This website has been developed to conform to World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards for HTML 5.2 (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; certain areas such as alternative style sheets rely on this technology. However, every effort has been made to make these technologies as accessible as possible.

Compatibility Objectives

Following is a list of Software that we assume our users are using based on WebAim's Survey of Web Accessibility Practitioners #3 (Opens an external website in another tab) , and so these are packages we concentrate on when making our system compatible

Assistive Technologies

The following assistive technologies are compatible with the site except for areas that have accessibility limitations outside of our control.

Desktop
Mobile

Please note: You may experience issues with older versions of these applications or other assistive technologies. If you experience any issues, 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 Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome 10+ and Microsoft Edge.

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

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 encounter any problems in accessing the website please feel free to contact us by using the AccessIn Icon at the bottom of every screen.

Alterntively, we can be contacted by:

Email
info@digitalaccessibilitycentre.org
Phone
+44 (0)1792 815267
SMS
+44 (0)7597 690358
Post
Digital Accessibility Centre,
Suite 18, Llancoed House,
Darcy Business Park,
Llandarcy,
Neath.
SA10 6FG.

Accessibility Statement Review

This Accessibility Statement was last reviewed and updated on 4th of August 2021.