Website accessibility statement in-line with Public Sector Body (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. This accessibility statement applies to: https://elxw.login.em3.oraclecloud.com/ (Learning)This application uses Oracles Software and is run by the University of Edinburgh. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this application. For example, that means you should be able to:Using your browser settings, change most colours, contrast levels and font sizeNavigate to most of the content by keyboard onlyNavigate most of the application using speech recognition software (including Dragon NaturallySpeaking)Listen to most of the application using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of Job Access with Speech (JAWS), NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) and VoiceOver)Use the application without encountering any flashing contentWe’ve also made the application text as simple as possible to understand. However, some of our content is technical, and we use technical terms where there is no easier wording we could use without changing what the text means.Customising the website / application AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. This is an external site with suggestions to make your computer more accessible:AbilityNet - My Computer My WayWith a few simple steps you can customise the appearance of our website / application using your browser settings to make it easier to read and navigate:Additional information on how to customise our website appearanceIf you are a member of University staff or a student, you can use the free SensusAccess accessible document conversion service:Information on SensusAccessHow accessible this website / application isWe know some parts of this website / application are not fully accessible:Pop-ups arise and links open in a new tab/window without warning the userSome colour contrasts do not meet WCAG 2.2 standardsThere is some small text Site cannot be scaled to 250% without distortion or loss of contentReflow is not enabled to 400%Not all content can be reached when navigating by using keyboard navigation aloneIt can be difficult to tell where the user has navigated to when using a keyboard onlyScreen readers are not fully compatible with the siteVoice recognition software is not fully compatible with the siteError messages were missing for input fields with data validationThere are some moving icons that cannot be stopped by the userCompatibility with mobile devices and their accessibility features was limitedFeedback and contact informationIf you need information on this application in a different format, including accessible PDF, large print, audio recording or braille:Email IS.Helpline@ed.ac.uk Call our Information Services Helpline +44 (0)131 651 5151 British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us via Contact Scotland BSL, the on-line BSL interpreting service.We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.Reporting accessibility problems with this website / applicationWe are always looking to improve the accessibility of this application. If you find any problems not listed on this page, or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact:Email IS.Helpline@ed.ac.uk Call our Information Services Helpline +44 (0)131 651 5151 British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us via Contact Scotland BSL, the on-line BSL interpreting service.We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.Enforcement procedureThe 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 please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) directly:Contact details for the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)The government has produced information on how to report accessibility issues:Reporting an accessibility problem on a public sector websiteContacting us by phone using British Sign LanguageBritish Sign Language serviceContact Scotland BSL runs a service for British Sign Language users and all of Scotland’s public bodies using video relay. This enables sign language users to contact public bodies and vice versa. The service operates from 8.00am to 12.00am, 7 days a week.Contact Scotland BSL service details.Technical information about this website’s / application’s accessibilityThe University of Edinburgh is committed to making its websites and applications accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.Compliance StatusThis application is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.The full guidelines are available at:Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standardNon accessible contentThe content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.Noncompliance with the accessibility regulationsThe following items to not comply with the WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria:Information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation cannot always be programmatically determined or are not available in text1.3.1. Info and RelationshipsThere were several contrast issues1.4.3. Contrast (Minimum)It is not possible to magnify all text to 200% without loss of content 1.4.4. Resize TextReflow is not enabled to 400%1.4.10. ReflowTooltips are not always present for all icons and may not be shown when navigating by keyboard or voice1.4.13. Content on Hover or FocusOn some browsers not all content can be reached by keyboard 2.1.1. Keyboard AccessibleThere are cases of moving text or icons that cannot be paused2.2.2. Pause, Stop, HideWhen navigating by keyboard it can be unclear where the user has tabbed to2.4.7. Focus VisibleSome hyperlinks open link in new tab/window and some popups appear without alerting users 3.2.2. On InputWhere errors are detected, the system does not always suggest ways to correct them3.3.3. Error SuggestionThe application is not fully compatible with assistive software as not all items are coded correctly 4.1.2. Name-Role-ValueWe are working towards solving these problems and expect several improvements by April 2026. The site is not fully within our control as it uses an Oracle base solution. For the issues that are outwith our control and which sit with Oracle we will continue to liaise with them and seek solutions. At this time we believe most issues sit outwith our control.Disproportionate burdenWe are not currently claiming that any accessibility problems would be a disproportionate burden to fix.Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulationsAt this time, we believe no content is outwith the scope of the accessibility regulations.What we’re doing to improve accessibilityWe will continue to address the accessibility issues highlighted, working alongside the software suppliers Oracle to deliver a solution or suitable workaround. Unless specified otherwise, a complete solution or significant improvement will be in place for those items within our control by April 2026.While we are in the process of resolving these accessibility issues, we will ensure reasonable adjustments are in place to make sure no user is disadvantaged. As changes are made, we will continue to review accessibility and retest the accessibility of this application.Preparation of this accessibility statementThis statement was prepared on 17 June 2024. It was last reviewed on 28 April 2025.The application was last tested on June 2024. The testing was carried out by the Disability Information Team which is part of Information Services Group at the University of Edinburgh using both automated and manual methods. The site was tested on a PC, primarily using Microsoft Edge alongside Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.Recent world-wide usage levels survey for different screen readers and browsers shows that Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge are increasing in popularity and Google Chrome is now the favoured browser for screen readers:WebAIM: Screen Reader User SurveyThe three browsers have been used in certain questions for reasons of breadth and variety.We ran automated testing using automated testing software AXE and then manual testing that included:Spell check functionality;Scaling using different resolutions and reflow;Options to customise the interface (magnification, font, background colour, etc);Keyboard navigation and keyboard traps;Data validation;Warning of links opening in new tab or window;Information conveyed in the colour or sound only;Flashing, moving or scrolling text;Use with screen reading software (for example JAWS);Assistive software (TextHelp Read and Write, Windows Magnifier, ZoomText, Dragon Naturally Speaking, TalkBack and VoiceOver);Tooltips and text alternatives for any non-text content;Time limits;Compatibility with mobile accessibility functionality (Android and iOS).Any drag functionality and alternativesConsistent help functionNo need to re-enter data already submittedAny cognitive tests This article was published on 2025-04-28