Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies only to the child poverty system map. It does not apply to any other content found on data.gov.scot.
This website is run by the Scottish Government. We want it to be accessible and usable for as many people as possible.
We try to make our site more accessible by using:
- Easier-to-read colours.
- Colourblind-friendly colours.
- Larger fonts.
- Plain English, where possible.
You should be able to:
- Change the zoom level, window size, and window orientation.
- Navigate most of the website using a keyboard.
- Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software.
- Listen to the introduction and explanation text using a screen reader.
A non-interactive version of the system map is provided for keyboard-only users.
Feedback and contact information
Please contact us if you:
- Cannot access any part of this site.
- Want to report an accessibility problem.
- Need information on this website in a different format. Such as: accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille. We will consider your request and get back to you as soon as we can.
Contact information can be found on the contact page.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website.
If you find any problems not listed on this page, or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us.
Contact information can be found on the contact page.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission enforces the accessibility regulations (the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018).
If you’re not happy with how we respond to your feedback, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service. They are an independent advice service. They will advise you on what to do next.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Scottish Government commits to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the accessibility regulations (the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018).
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 (WCAG) A and AA success criteria, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
Potentially non-accessible content
The content listed below is compliant with the accessibility regulations, but it may not be fully accessible:
- Some of the text in the introduction is complex English.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
The system map does not have a text alternative. People using a screen reader can not access or interpret the information. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.1.1 (non-text content).
The interactive system map cannot be navigated using a keyboard. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 2.1.1 (keyboard). The system map is also provided as a large-sized static image as an alternative. Users can pan and zoom the static system map using standard browser functionality.
Disproportionate burden
Interactive system map
The interactive system map is produced by third-party software and libraries. It has the following accessibility issues.
- It cannot be read by screen readers or assistive tools.
- Some of the text content overlaps.
- The font size, font style, and colour scheme cannot be changed.
- It cannot be navigated using a keyboard.
- It does not respond to the browser’s zoom settings.
We believe that fixing the accessibility issues with the interactive system map would be a disproportionate burden within the meaning of the accessibility regulations.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 27 July 2021, and last reviewed on 27 July 2021.
This website was last tested on 27 July 2021. This was an internal, non-expert assessment.