This accessibility statement applies to leeds-art.ac.uk
This website is run by Leeds Arts University, with maintenance and support provided by Peter and Paul. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means that you should be able to:
Change colours, contrast levels and fonts
Zoom in up to 200% without the text spilling off the screen
Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver).
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.
How accessible this website is
Throughout the design and development of this website, Leeds Arts University worked with Goss Consultancy Ltd (GCL). GCL has a team of pan-disability team experts by experience who have supported our work to develop a website that is accessible to as many users as possible.
In evaluating this website, the GCL team used a varied selection of browsers including Google Chrome (version 115), Firefox (version 115), Opera (verison100) and Microsoft Edge (most recent version). These were deployed on a variety of devices including laptops, PCs and running software on Microsoft Windows 11 operating platforms to mirror the experience of the majority of hardware and software that website users would utilise. Android devices (including One Plus 5) using Firefox version 115 as well as a Google Chrome browser were utilised.
We resolved most of the areas highlighted in the user reviews feedback including some issues encountered with links, headings, buttons and the carousel format used.
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible but are working on resolving these issues to resolve them as soon as is possible:
A few links remain that don’t have explanatory link text. Updates to website copy which include links are checked against guidance to ensure explanatory link text is compliant. Any outstanding errors in existing link text are resolved as and when they are encountered.
Some images across the site lack #AltText which contrast with many images that have exemplary #AltText based on screenreader user feedback. Most course gallery images now have #AltText, but we are aware that there are still some images across the site that do not have it. New images are uploaded with #AltText applied. Missing #AltText on outstanding images across the site is resolved and added as and when these instances are encountered.
The open day booking section relies on our 3rd party CRM and some visual representations are less accessible than we would like, including the privacy notice in this section which some users may find difficulty in identifying the link due to the poor colour contrast. (Criterion 1.4.3). Some of the text relating to specific open day events may not meet the Readable Criteria (Criterion 3.1.5). The CRM is due to be replaced in the coming months, so both issues should be resolved by the improved interface.
The virtual tour is offered via a third party provider and may not be accessible to all users. We are aware that, in order to access keyboard navigation, a user is first required to interact with the tour. The third-party provider has confirmed that this is not a bug, and that this setting cannot be modified. In order to support those users who require keyboard navigation, a notification has been placed to guide them on the initial step needed to enable keyboard functionality.
The third party platform ‘Unibuddy’ has several issues which we will feedback on. Options will be explored for resolution in the medium term.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like an accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, you can get in touch by emailing: accessibility@leeds-art.ac.uk
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days to discuss your needs. Please be aware that we outsource some of our accessibility resources (e.g. requests for information in braille), so some items may not be available immediately.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: accessibility@leeds-art.ac.uk. Please include any relevant information, such as the URL of the page(s) on which you experienced the problem, a description of the issue, and your contact information. We will aim to get back to you within 5 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).
Contacting us by phone or visiting us in person
Whilst we currently do not provide a text relay service for people for are D/deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment, please contact us at accessibility@leeds-art.ac.uk and we can discuss with you the options available.
We have audio induction loops available, or if you contact us before your visit we can arrange a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter. Please be aware that we do not have an in-house interpreter, so this will be dependent on third-party availability.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Leeds Arts University is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Website and Mobile Applications) (No.2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
PDFs published before September 2018
Most of the PDFs available on our website have been published since September 2018. Some non-essential PDF documents that were published before 23 September 2018 may not be fully accessible. The accessibility regulations do not require us to fix PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018 if they’re not essential to providing our services. We have established that there are no PDF documents on our website which fall into this category. We are working towards ensuring that all PDF documents published since September 2018 comply with accessibility regulations.
Live video
If streaming live events via third party platforms that offer live captioning, these may not be 100% accurate. Whilst we are working towards ensuring that content that we produce is accessible, we do not have control over the accessibility of these platforms.
Third party content
Our site uses third party content which may not be fully accessible; we have made clear where particular third-party platforms are used, and highlighted within this statement any issues with accessibility that we are aware of. Other third-party content may also include links which navigate you away from our website, or content which we post on social media sites such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. Whilst we are working towards ensuring that content that we produce is accessible, we do not have control over the accessibility of these platforms.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 12 September 2023. It was last reviewed on 27 February 2025.
This website was last tested in August 2023. The test was carried out by Goss Consultancy.