Accessibility
Accessibility statement for images.rmg.co.uk
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver).
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
- Some empty headings are present
- Some colour settings are inconsistent
- The colour contrast of some link text is insufficient
- Some form inputs lack text labels
- Some moving images cannot be stopped or paused
- Alternative text is missing from some images
- An outline that should indicate an interactive area is unclear
- Some clickable controls can't be accessed when using a keyboard to navigate
There are also new WCAG 2.2 recommendations that haven't been manually tested.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
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, contact: webcontent@rmg.co.uk
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).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Royal Museums Greenwich is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
- 1.3.1 Info and Relationships – Empty Headings Present
- 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) –Colours Not Consistently Set Within HTML
- 1.1.1 Non-Text Content – Images or Figures Lack Alternative Text
- 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) – Copy Has Insufficient Contrast Against Background
- 1.1.1 Non-Text Content – Form Inputs Lack Text Labels
- 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide - Moving Content Observed
- 1.1.1 Non-Text Content – Alternative Text Not Present For Imagery
- 2.4.7 Focus Visible – CSS Outline or Border not Clear
- 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value – Clickable Controls Should be Keyboard Accessible
Disproportionate burden
No tasks have been identified as presenting a disproportionate burden.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
No tasks have been identified as falling outside of the scope.
How we tested this website
This website was manually tested in September 2023. The testing was carried out by a software testing and quality assurance company. The website was tested with an automated scanning tool.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We are working with the supplier of this website to address the issues raised. Once this work is complete, the software testing and quality assurance company will retest the website.
Revision notes
This statement was prepared on 23 July 2024.
It was last updated on 23 July 2024.