Accessibility

Accessibility statement for Adult Learning Website This statement applies to content published on <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/" style="color:#0070c0; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk</a>. This website is run by Monterpoint Technologies on behalf of Islington Council. It is designed to be used by as many people as possible. The text should be clear and simple to understand. You should be able to: <ul> <li>zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen</li> <li>navigate the website using just a keyboard</li> <li>listen to the website using a screen reader </li> </ul> <a href="https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/" style="color:#0070c0; text-decoration:underline">AbilityNet</a> has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. <h1>How accessible this website is</h1> We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible: <ul> <li>The letter ‘N’ of the word ‘London’ on the ‘Supported by Mayor of London’ logo is not visible on a 320px width screen without horizontal scrolling.</li> <li>The right hand side of the password field on the sign in page is not visible without horizontal scrolling on a 320px width screen.  However, uses will only have to scroll horizontally if their password is 40 characters or more.</li> <li>The appearance of the ‘Search’ button does not change substantially on keyboard focus.</li> </ul> <h1>Contacting the service</h1> If due to an accessibility problem with this site you are unable to find the information that you need or submit a request please contact the Islington Adult Community Learning service directly by 02075272654 or email <a href="mailto:aclsupport@islington.gov.uk" style="color:#0070c0; text-decoration:underline">aclsupport@islington.gov.uk</a>. <h1>How to request content in a different format</h1> If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille: <ul> <li>report it online using our <a href="https://myeaccount.islington.gov.uk/myeaccount/eforms/CustomerFocus/GeneralEnquiry/WebEnquiry.aspx" style="color:#0070c0; text-decoration:underline">contact form</a></li> <li>call 020 7527 2000 or minicom 020 7527 1900</li> <li>if you use British Sign Language you can contact Islington Council using our <a href="https://www.islington.gov.uk/accessibility/sign-language-interpreting-services" style="color:#0070c0; text-decoration:underline">Sign Language Interpreting Services.</a></li> </ul> We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 10 working days. <h1>Reporting accessibility problems with this website</h1> 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, <a href="https://www.islington.gov.uk/your-feedback-microsites?status=inprogress" style="color:#0070c0; text-decoration:underline">contact us</a>. <h2>Enforcement procedure</h2> 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, <a href="https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/" style="color:#0070c0; text-decoration:underline">contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)</a>. <h2>Contacting us by phone or visiting us in person</h2> We provide a text relay service for people who are D/deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment. Islington Council’s Customer Centre and the Town Hall have audio induction loops, or if you contact us before your visit, we can arrange a <a href="https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/" style="color:#0070c0; text-decoration:underline">British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter</a>. Find out how to <a href="https://www.islington.gov.uk/contact-us" style="color:#0070c0; text-decoration:underline">contact us</a>. <h1>Technical information about this website’s accessibility</h1> Islington Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. <h2>Compliance status</h2> This website is partially compliant with the <a href="https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/" style="color:#0070c0; text-decoration:underline">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2</a> AA standard, due the non-compliances listed below. <h2>Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations</h2> <ul> <li>1.4.10 reflow</li> <li>2.4.7 focus visible.</li> </ul> <h1>Resolution</h1> The accessibility problems in this website will be resolved by autumn 2024.  <h1>Preparation of this accessibility statement</h1> This statement was originally published on 22nd September 2020. It was last reviewed on 23rd April 2024. This website was last tested on 22nd April 2024.  The test was carried out by Islington Council using Silktide accessibility checking software and manual testing.  We plan to reaudit the website fully manually in June 2024. We will work with our suppliers to resolve any of the issues noted in our manual audit by autumn 2024 along side the currently known issues.