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Web Accessibility Statement for Stranmillis University College

This statement applies to content published by the University’s Content Management System (CMS) on the stran.ac.uk domain. It does not apply to content on subdomains, for example, service.stran.ac.uk, or other systems or services that publish content to the stran.ac.uk domain.

Stranmillis University College is committed to making its website accessible to the widest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, you should be able to:

  • 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 (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver).

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

How Accessible This Website Is

We know that some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • Most older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software.
  • Live video streams do not have captions.
  • Some images are missing alternative text or have inadequate alternative text.
  • Some tables used to present tabular data are not structured appropriately.

Non-Accessible Content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:

Non-Compliance with WCAG 2.1

  • Older PDF documents do not meet accessibility standards, making them difficult for screen reader users to access.
  • Some images lack appropriate alternative text.

Exemptions

The following content is exempt from accessibility regulations:

  • Live Video Streams: Live video is exempt from the accessibility regulations, so captions are not provided.

Feedback and Contact Information

If you need information on this website in a different format, such as accessible PDFs, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille, please contact us:

We will consider your request and get back to you within five working days.

If you cannot view the map on our ‘Contact Us’ page, please contact us for directions.

Reporting Accessibility Problems

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, please contact:

Enforcement Procedure

The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) 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, you can contact the ECNI:

Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility

Stranmillis University College 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 above.

Content That’s Not Within the Scope of the Accessibility Regulations

PDFs and Other Documents

Some older PDFs and Word documents are not fully accessible. For example, they may lack proper tagging or alternative text for images.

Any new PDFs or Word documents we publish will strive to meet accessibility standards.

Live Video

Live video streams are exempt from the accessibility regulations and may not include captions.

What We’re Doing to Improve Accessibility

We are committed to improving the accessibility of our website by:

  • Conducting monthly reviews of website content to identify and address accessibility issues.
  • Providing regular training to content creators on how to use the CMS to create accessible content.
  • Monitoring accessibility with automated and manual testing tools.

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 10 November 2023 and last reviewed on 22 November 2024.

Testing Methodology

This website was last tested on 22 November 2024. Testing was conducted using a combination of automated tools, including Lighthouse and Deque Axe, as well as manual testing performed by Stranmillis University College staff.

The audit focused on key pages and templates, such as:

  • The homepage
  • Main navigation pages
  • Content-heavy sections

We regularly review our website to maintain compliance with accessibility guidelines and ensure continuous improvement.