Accessibility Statement

SGS College is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. We continuously strive to improve our website's accessibility, adhering to web accessibility standards and guidelines. This accessibility statement outlines our efforts to make uni.sgscol.ac.uk more user-friendly for all visitors.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.
‍This accessibility statement applies to uni.sgscol.ac.uk, run by the Higher Education Student Recruitment Team at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.
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Conformance Statement

We are dedicated to ensuring our website complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. We periodically review our website to evaluate and improve accessibility.
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Currently our website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliance elements used within the site. We are working towards achieving AA status and can find more information by visiting our ‘Road Map’.

Accessibility on the Site

We know that some parts of the website are not fully accessible, for example:

• Content stored in PDF documents may not be accessible to screen reader software.
• Videos, particularly live videos, may not have closed captions.
• Some images may not have alternative text descriptions while other decorative and spacer images may not have appropriate alternative text.
• In some cases, text has been styled to look like headings.
• Some information is presented in tables which are not fully accessible.
• Some links need more descriptive accessible names.
• Some of the text on the website is not written in Plain English.
• Some of our embedded forms may not be accessible.
• Some of our embedded application forms and portals may not be fully accessible.
• Some of our legacy videos embedded on the site do not have subtitles or closed captions.
• Some of our downloadable documents are not accessible to screen readers.
• Embedded maps (such as Google Maps) and virtual tours may not be fully accessible.
• Social Media contnt that is fed into the website may not always be accessible.
• H1 Headings are missing on some legacy pages.
• HTML role tags are missing in some buttons.
• Some text is styled to look like headings, but has not been referenced appropriately.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

This website utilises various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilise an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface)and design it to their personal needs. Additionally, the website utilises an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimises its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML, adapts its functionality and behaviour for screen-readers used by blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments. This application is provided by https://accessibe.com/

Our website is also designed to work well with common assistive technologies, including:

• Screen Readers
• Screen Magnifiers
• Speech Recognition Software
• Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may come from third-party sources. While we strive to ensure their accessibility, we do not have full control over their accessibility features.

Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website. Regular accessibility audits, testing, and user feedback help guide these improvements.
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Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of uni.sgscol.ac.uk. If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please
let us know. You can contact us by undergraduate@sgscol.ac.uk or 01179092376.
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Alternative Access & Formats

If you require information from our website in an alternative format, please contact us using the provided contact information, and we will work to accommodate your request.

Accessibility Statement Updates

We will review and update this accessibility statement periodically to reflect our ongoing commitment to inclusivity.‍
This accessibility statement was last updated on 04/12/2023