Last Updated: 30/10/2024

This accessibility statement applies to the University of Westminster Press site.

This website is run by The University of Westminster. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.

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

My Computer My Way has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability and the AT Hive can help you find assistive technologies that work for you.

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible. You can see a full list of any issues we currently know about in the Non-accessible content section of this statement.

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 or braille, or if you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, email digitalaccessibility@westminster.ac.uk for information on how to report an accessibility problem and request alternative formats.

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

The University of Westminster is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

The website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due non-compliances listed below.

Non-accessible content

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

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

• The University of Westminster logo in the footer is a link, with an internal SVG graphic. The SVG has an aria-label which is unnecessary as the parent link already has an accessible name This fails WCAG 1.1.1 Non-text Content (A).
• Resizing text to 200% cause the vertical text on the Home page to have the top of each letter cropped This fails WCAG 1.4.4 Resize text (AA).
• The primary logo is not responsive and causes whole-page horizontal scrolling This fails WCAG 1.4.10 Reflow (AA).
• There is a yellow focus indicator present in the main navigation which only has a contrast of 1.2:1 against the grey background. The cards on the Home page have an indadequate contrast focus ring which is just 1.9:1 This fails WCAG 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (AA).
• There is no skip link present This fails WCAG 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (A).
• There is no secondary navigation mechanism available This fails WCAG 2.4.5 Multiple Ways (AA).
• The University of Westminster logo in the footer lacks a focus indicator. Some images in the footer have a focus indicator that appears on an adjacent element and could be the source of confusion This fails WCAG 2.4.7 Focus Visible (AA).
• Misuse of the aria-haspopup property, which does not have an association with an allowed element This fails WCAG 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (A).

If you find an issue that we have yet to identify, please contact us using one of the routes described in the Feedback and contact information section of this statement.

Disproportionate burden

At this time, we have not made any disproportionate burden claims.

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

At this time, we have not identified any content that is not within scope of the accessibility regulations.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 30/10/2024. It was last reviewed on 30/10/2024.

Testing was last carried out on 29/10/2024 against the WCAG 2.2 standard. The test was carried out internally by the University of Westminster Digital Accessibility Team, using a combination of manual techniques, automated and semi-automated tools and testing with a range of devices, browsers, operating systems and assistive technologies.