Accessibility

This accessibility statement applies to https://www.linksforlifesunderland.co.uk/ run by Sunderland City Council

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website, with text that should be as simple as possible to understand. All content is created to meet the WGAG 2.2 accessibility standards, and is made to be compatible with assistive technology.

For example, that means you should be able to:

  • zoom in up to 300% 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)

View the site your way

There are several customisation options for your browser and device that could help you use this website and other websites more effectively.

This site also uses accessibility tools though the ‘Recite Me’ plugin. You can access these through the ‘Accessibility’ at the top of any page on this website.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Alternative formats

If you need information in an alternative format, such as braille or a language other than English:

We may not be able to meet your requirements immediately, but will consider your request and get back to you in [number] 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 our Coordination Team on linksforlife@sunderland.gov.uk

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).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Sunderland City Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.

Non-accessible content

We have not currently identified any non-compliances to the WCAG 2.2 standard.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 19/04/2024. It was last reviewed on 19/04/2024.

This website was last tested on 04/04/2024. The test was carried out by Cyber Media Solutions Ltd, our website provider, who selected a sample of pages to test based on content type and page templates. The site was tested using a combination of automated tools and manual testing.