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Accessibility Statement for Groundwater Flood Warnings

This statement covers the accessibility of the Groundwater Flood Warnings website, managed by Buckinghamshire Council.

How this website helps you

We aim to make our website easy to use for everyone. Here’s what you can do:

  • Adjust colours, contrast, and text size through your browser or device settings.
  • Zoom in up to 400% without losing content off the screen.
  • Navigate the site using just a keyboard or speech recognition software.
  • Use screen readers, such as VoiceOver, to access most of the website’s content.
  • We’ve also worked to keep our text simple and straightforward.

What could be better?

Although we strive for full accessibility, certain parts of our website need further adjustments:

  • Some pages aren't written in plain, easy-to-understand language.
  • Heading structures are inconsistent, making navigation harder for screen readers.
  • Some images lack proper descriptions, which may impact users who rely on assistive technologies.
  • Flood maps currently don't meet accessibility requirements and may be difficult for some users to interpret.

How to get information in a different format?

If you need information from our website in a different format, please reach out using our feedback tool. Let us know:

  • The page URL of the content you need.
  • Your contact details.
  • What format you’d prefer, such as large print, audio, braille, or plain text.

How to report problems?

If you spot any accessibility problems or feel we’re not meeting the necessary standards, please contact us through our feedback form so we can address it.

What to do if you’re not happy with our response?

If you’re unsatisfied with how we respond to an accessibility issue, you can reach out to the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for further assistance. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing accessibility regulations.

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

We’re committed to making the Groundwater Flood Warnings website as accessible as possible, in line with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

We’re committed to making the Groundwater Flood Warnings website as accessible as possible, in line with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Accessibility features we’re working on

Some features of the website don’t yet meet accessibility guidelines:

  • Images: A number of images don’t have descriptive alt text, failing WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
  • Tables: Some tables aren’t structured properly for screen readers, which impacts how information is presented. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships).
  • Headings: Inconsistent heading formatting causes navigation issues for users with screen readers. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships).
  • Contrast: Certain images with text don’t have enough contrast between the text and background, making them difficult to read. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast Minimum).
  • Buttons: Some buttons lack clear, descriptive labels about their function, failing WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.6 (Headings and Labels).
  • Flood maps: The interactive flood maps are not fully accessible, which may hinder users relying on assistive technology. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.1 (Use of Colour) and 1.4.11 (Non-text Contrast).
  • Links: Some links cause issues for screen readers, as users can lose their place when interacting with expandable content. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value).

How we’re improving the website

We are making ongoing improvements with each release to better meet the WCAG 2.2 AA standard and ensure a more accessible experience for all users.

When we last checked the website

This accessibility statement was created on 18 October 2024 and will be reviewed regularly. The website’s most recent test against WCAG 2.2 AA standards took place in October 2024, using a mix of automated and manual testing methods.

Last update

This page was last updated on 18 October 2024.