Digital Accessibility

Accessibility statement for ucleeds.ac.uk

This accessibility statement applies to ucleeds.ac.uk, the official website of University Centre Leeds.

Browser compatibility

  1. Website:
    1. Desktop:
      1. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions).
    2. Mobile:
      1. Chrome, Safari (latest versions).
  2. Content Management System:
    1. Chrome, Edge (latest versions).

Our Commitment to Accessibility

University Centre Leeds is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for as many people as possible. We aim to:

  • Support adjustments to colours, contrast levels, and fonts through your browser or device settings.
  • Allow zooming up to 400% without loss of content or functionality.
  • Enable navigation of most of the site using only a keyboard or speech recognition software, including:
  • Ensure links have sufficient title attributes, clearly detailing the links behaviour.
  • Provide full access to the site's navigation menu using keyboard navigation.
  • Provide logical tab order with visible focus indicators.
  • Provide the ability to skip directly to a page’s main content using a “Skip to content” link.
  • Ensure most content is accessible using screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
  • Use clear, easy-to-understand language wherever possible.

We aim to go beyond the requirements of the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018, providing an inclusive online experience for all.

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

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

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format such as:

  • Accessible PDF.
  • Large print.
  • Easy read.
  • Audio recording.
  • Braille.

Or if you’ve experienced any issues using the website, please contact us. We welcome your feedback.

You can reach us by:

Please include:

  • The content you need
  • The format you require
  • Your contact details
  • Any other relevant information

We will aim to respond within 3 working days.

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, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

University Centre Leeds is committed to making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standard.

What We’re Doing to Improve Accessibility

We are actively working to improve accessibility across the site. Our ongoing efforts include:

  • Aligning with WCAG 2.2 standards
  • Conducting regular audits using automated tools and manual testing
  • Testing a representative sample of key page types (e.g. Homepage, Course Search, News, Events, Profiles)
  • Providing training and support for content editors
  • Promoting accessibility awareness among staff

How we tested our website

We conduct both manual and automated tests using:

  • Axe Accessibility Checker and Colour Contrast Analyser
  • Lighthouse for performance and accessibility diagnostics
  • Keyboard navigation testing to verify usability without a mouse
  • Screen reader testing to ensure headings, ARIA roles, and alt text are meaningful and accessible

Areas of improvement

We are addressing the following:

  • Ensuring all heading tags (<h1>–<h6>) contain meaningful, visible content.
  • Reviewing HTML structure so all content is within proper landmark regions (e.g. <main>, <nav>).
  • Improving consistency and clarity of screen reader interactions.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

Client designed content

This website relies heavily on client-generated content which we are unable to modify, and so the accessibility of this content cannot be guaranteed. Examples of this may be Image alternative text and hyperlink title attributes. Any images and or links that are not fully controllable by an editor, have automated defaults put in place to ensure hyperlink behaviour, and image alternative text is handled accordingly.

Third party tools, plugins and or injected content

Some features (such as maps, social media feeds, video players, and external forms) are powered by third-party services. These components are developed outside our control and may not meet the same accessibility standards as the rest of the site.

We aim to use accessible third-party tools where possible but cannot guarantee full compliance. Responsibility for accessibility lies with the vendors of these services. We continue to monitor and, where feasible, replace inaccessible tools with better alternatives.

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

  • Prepared on: 7 November 2023.
  • Last reviewed on: 23 May 2025.
  • Website last tested on: 23 May 2025.

These statements were initially created by University Centre Leeds, and is maintained by Moriyama Ltd, who are responsible for ongoing development and accessibility improvements on the platform.