Accessibility statement for Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This accessibility statement applies to website https://ldbc.gov.wales/

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version [2.1 or 2.2] AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reason(s):

1. Some tables in content do not have table row headers when needed. This means assistive technologies will not read the tables correctly. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships).
2. Images on some pages do not always have suitable image descriptions. Users of assistive technologies may not have access to information conveyed in images. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
3. Some pages have poor colour contrast. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.4.1 (Use of Colour).
4. Many documents are in less accessible formats, for example PDF. Non-HTML documents published on or after 23 September 2018 must have an accessible format.

PDFs and non-HTML documents

Many documents are not accessible in a number of ways including missing text alternatives and missing document structure.

How we tested this website

We use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines V2.1 level A and level AA to test how accessible ldbc.gov.wales is.

The accessibility of the website is checked at least once per year using Microsoft Lighthouse.

In October 2023, the Central Digital and Data Office conducted an audit of a representative sample of pages on ldbc.gov.wales, from which common accessibility issues across the website were identified and rectified.

The website structure of ldbc.gov.wales is expected be revised in the first half of 2024. Following that change a full evaluation of the website will be commissioned with a third party.

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

Contact: Communications and Engagement Manager

Email: enquiries@dbcc.gov.wales

Call: 02920 464819

The Commission will consider your request and get back to you in 20 working days.

The Commission is 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, contact us via email made for the attention of the Communications and Engagement Manager at enquiries@dbcc.gov.wales

Please Include screenshots of any issues if possible.

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) https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 27/05/21. It was last reviewed on 01/12/23.