This accessibility statement applies to the Skills for Learning website at https://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/skills-for-learning/.
This website is run by Leeds Beckett University. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
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.
The Library’s software page provides information on assistive software which may help in using our systems and websites.
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
If you need information on the content of our systems and websites in a different format (for example accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille) please email libraryaltformats@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. We'll consider your request and get back to you within 5 working days.
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of our systems and websites. If you find any problems or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact h.loughran@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
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).
The Library supports the use of The Next Generation Text Service. Alternatively you can email us or contact us by online chat.
You can find out all the ways you can get in touch with us on the Library website Contact Us page.
Leeds Beckett University is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
There is no ‘Skip to main content’ link on the Welcome page. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks). We are working on rectifying this.
Some Word documents contain images which should be marked as decorative and images which are missing alternative text. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
Some Word documents require the heading levels adjusting as there are some instances where a blank row is styled as a heading, which need changing to ‘Normal’ text. This relates to WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships).
We are working with content owners to address the above issues.
External content
We may link to external pages and other Leeds Beckett University pages which may not be accessible.
We are currently investigating and working to fix the accessibility issues we have identified and detailed in the Non-accessible content section above.
This statement was prepared on 22 September 2020. It was last reviewed on 22 September 2020.
This website was last tested during August 2020. The test was carried out by an individual member of Leeds Beckett University Library staff with advice and input from colleagues.
We tested all pages and content on the site at the time of testing.
The pages were tested manually for conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. The Gov.uk detailed checklist was used for testing, supported by guidance notes compiled from various sources including Understanding WCAG 2.1, and tools such as a screen reader (JAWS 2018), Colour Contrast Analyser, WAVE Evaluation Tool, ATbar and Line Height Adjuster. A Windows PC or Android mobile device was used for testing as appropriate.
