Accessibility statement for moneyinformationcentre.leeds.gov.uk
This accessibility statement applies to content published on moneyinformationcentre.leeds.gov.uk.
This website is run by Leeds City Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. That means you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts
- 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)
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:
- Embedded maps do not have navigation arrows
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format email webmaster@leeds.gov.uk and tell us:
- the web address (URL) of the content
- your name and email address
- the format you need, for example, audio, braille, BSL or large print
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
If you find any problems that are not listed on this page or you think we’re not meeting the accessibility requirements, email webmaster@leeds.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
Leeds 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.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible content
The elements listed below are not accessible and do not comply with the accessibility regulations.
Embedded maps do not have navigation arrows
This fails 2.5.7 Dragging Movements which states “For any action that involves dragging, provide a simple pointer alternative”.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We are exploring the implementation of up/down/left/right buttons for the maps.
Timescales will be provided once confirmed.
Disproportionate burden
Leeds City Council believes all content should be accessible for everyone. We do not currently intend to claim disproportionate burden for any website content.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
Leeds City Council intends to make all our content accessible.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 18 October 2024.
This website was last tested on 8 October 2024. The test was carried out by Leeds City Council.
We tested a selection of pages, ensuring those tested reflected the variety of different page layouts used on our website.
The pages we tested were:
- Business Support Centre Leeds home
- BSC - recruitment advertising
- Money Information Centre Leeds home
- Leeds MIC - debt and money advice
- Foster 4 Leeds home
- Foster 4 Leeds hear from our carers
- Leeds Markets contact us
- Leeds Markets - Kirkgate Market traders
- Child Friendly Leeds home
- Child Friendly Leeds - Urban95 Academy