This accessibility statement applies to the following domains:
- cadi.port.ac.uk
This website is run by University of Portsmouth. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- zoom up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen and without content being truncated or overlapping
- 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
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
Issues affecting people with low vision
- Various combinations of text and background colour do not have sufficient colour contrast.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or Braille:
- email cadi-digital@port.ac.uk
We'll consider your request and get back to you within 10 working days.
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:
We'll consider your request and get back to you within 10 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).
It is possible to visit our offices in person. You must contact us before your visit, and we can arrange a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.
Find out how to contact us https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us.
Technical information about this website's accessibility
University of Portsmouth 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
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:
- Reference cards used on some of our pages don't have discernable text that is visible to screen readers
- The visited link on the website's footer lacks sufficient contrast
Disproportionate burden
There are currently no issues on cadi.port..ac.uk that we consider to be a disproportionate burden to fix.
Content that's not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
Documents
- Documents that were published on the website before 23 September 2018 that are not needed for active administrative processes relating to tasks performed by the University of Portsmouth.
Maps
- Online maps and mapping services are exempt from meeting the accessibility regulations.
Third-party tools
The University of Portsmouth makes use of some free third-party tools which are exempt from meeting the accessibility regulations. We are aware of some accessibility issues on things like:
- social media feeds
- chatbots
We will make sure that these tools are updated when the accessibility issues have been resolved. Also, some of the University’s content owners may choose to link to third-party content hosted on external websites that are not owned, paid for, or developed by the University of Portsmouth. This content may not be accessible.
What we're doing to improve accessibility
We intend to produce a publicly available accessibility roadmap by the end of September 2025.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 24 October 2024. It was last reviewed on 24 October 2024.
This website was last tested on 24 October 2024. Some new pages, interactive elements and content has also be tested since that date.