Introduction

SRUK is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to meet the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

Layout

This site uses Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to manage page layouts, which means pages are well structured and compatible with most assistive technologies.

Images

Graphics and images on our website have alternative text, which describe the contents or function of what is displayed on screen.

Links

Links in sentences are underlined and in a different colour. Links open in the same window unless otherwise stated.

Downloads

SRUK publications and our other downloadable materials are available as Adobe PDF files. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access them, which you can download for free from the Adobe website.

Text

  • All text is written as clearly as possible using language appropriate to the content
  • The fonts we use are designed to be easy to read
  • We have ensured that line lengths and the space between lines are set to offer an easy reading experience
  • We provide headings and subheadings to show the structure of a page and to aid screen readers
  • You can resize text using your browser settings

Languages

We offer content in multiple languages to serve diverse audiences. At present, our website provides translations in [Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, Dutch, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Urdu, Welsh]

Users can select their preferred language using the language selector located on the ribbon at the top of the homepage.

Please note that while we strive to ensure all translations are accurate, some content may not be fully translated or may vary slightly from the original. We are committed to continually improving our multilingual support and welcome feedback on any language-related issues.

Navigation aids

  • Navigation aids are consistent throughout the site
  • You can return to the homepage at any time by clicking on our SRUK icon in the top left-hand corner of the page
  • The search function in the top right-hand corner of the page can be used to find specific pages
  • Where you are in any given section of the website is shown at the top of the page
  • For those using screen readers, we have included links that enable main page navigation to be skipped. These are known as ‘skip links’.

Forms

The fields in forms are clearly labelled, and errors in forms are flagged before a form can be submitted.

Known limitations

While we strive to meet accessibility standards, there are some areas that may not be fully accessible yet:

  • Some PDF documents on our site are not fully accessible
  • Certain multimedia content may lack captions or transcripts
  • Older browser versions may not display all features correctly

Whilst we strive to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility and usability, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website.

We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. In the meantime, should you experience any difficulty in accessing our website, please don’t hesitate to get in touch >

Enforcement

This accessibility statement is maintained to comply with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Regulations 2018 and the Equality Act 2010.