Accessibility Features

 

Steps we've taken to aid accessibility:

  • Independent audits with RNIB, Shaw Trust & DAC
  • Conducted an Equality Impact Assessment at a National level 
  • Provided a Style Guide and Content Strategy
  • Provided a CMS Support Site with Guidance Pages and Advice

 

Accessibility Features
Accessibility Features Available Description
Font - Native Font Stack The CMS uses a native font stack that selects the best font family for each Operating System (OS) and device
Access to the CMS Source code to add in HTML Tags The CMS is open source, so you are able to add in Header Tags etc.
Various ALT properties on Images This should be applied to all images on your site; as Images now require alternative text in order to comply with Accessibility regulations
Various ALT properties on Tables Caption, Summary and Header are all available with the Table Properties
Accessibility Features on the Carousel Plugin Our Carousel Plugin features Stop, Play, Speed Control and Navigational Arrows
Accessible View All Links on Layout Plugins When using the Layout Plugins you have the ability to add in multiple Link Labels using the View All field
Accessible Media Player The CMS provides a Link access to YouTube and other Media sharing platforms 

 

Accessibility Features being worked on Description
Read Speaker Plugin A Plugin to allow the user to read your site content
Built-in Colour Contract Checker The Development team are working on introducing a built-in colour contrast checker within all of the system layouts. 

 

Useful Links
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
GOV.UK Conduct An Accessibility Check
GOV.UK Accessibility Guidance
Accessibility Regulations
Colour Blindness Checker
Colour Contrast Checker
 CMS Best Practice & Accessibility (PDF, 1.4Mb)
 CMS User Guide (PDF, 2.1Mb)