This accessibility statement should be read in relation to our main accessibility statement.
This statement applies to part of our online services available via our website - our 'Historic Environment Record (HER)' which holds information on York's archaeological finds, historic buildings and monuments, from a variety of sources; the functionality is provided by exeGesIS Spatial Data Management.
We know some parts of this system are not fully accessible, see Technical information about this system's accessibility.
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Technical information about this system’s accessibility
We are committed to making our online services accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations, 2018.
This part of our website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG); any non-compliances are listed.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
- Not all Hyper-text mark-up language (HTML) elements are distinguishable using a unique aria-label, which could cause problems rendering the page, particularly for users with assistive technology - this relates to WCAG 2.1 AA success criterion 4.1.1.
- The order of headings is not always semantically correct, which could make it harder for users with assistive technology to understand the structure of the content - this relates to WCAG 2.1 AA success criterion 1.3.3.
- Some ARIA attributes may not be well supported on the HTML elements to which they're applied, which could cause compatibility problems for users with assistive technology - this relates to WCAG 2.1 AA success criterion 4.1.2.
- Some links with the same name may not have the same purpose, which could mean users find it hard to understand the destination of links or become confused when navigating - this relates to WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria 2.4.9 and 3.2.4.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We have identified the areas of this system that need to be addressed in order to meet accessibility standards; we're working with our suppliers to rectify known issues as soon as possible.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This system was last tested prior to initial launch (2 August 2021); tests were carried out by our suppliers and this statement prepared on 17 September 2021.
Re-assessment will be undertaken whenever this system undergoes a major modification.