Accessibility
This website is run by Warwickshire County Council. We recognise the importance of providing a website that is accessible to all user groups, including the disabled, the visually impaired and those with motor deficiencies and cognitive disabilities.
Our accessibility page explains the accessibility features we have implemented to help you use this website. They help to improve navigation for screen readers, keyboard navigation, and text-only browsers among other things.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
You can change the text size (for all websites) in your browser as follows:
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
This statement was prepared on 1 April 2020. It was last updated on 29 October 2020.
Our offices have audio induction loops, or if you contact us before your visit we may be able to arrange help with your specific needs.
Find out how to contact us.
We use the SilkTide tool to scan the website for accessibility issues.
Our accessibility page explains the accessibility features we have implemented to help you use this website. They help to improve navigation for screen readers, keyboard navigation, and text-only browsers among other things.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts
- 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)
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Ways to change the text size:
You can change the text size (for all websites) in your browser as follows:
Internet Explorer:
Select the Tools menu, Internet Options. Click the Accessibility button and then tick the 'Ignore font sizes...' option. Click OK on both dialog boxes. You can then change the font size using the View menu, then Text size. Select the appropriate option from the menu.Firefox:
Select the View menu, then Text size. Select the appropriate option from the menu. You can also hold down the Ctrl key and scroll the mouse wheel up or down to change the text size.What to do if you cannot access parts of this website
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
- email webmaster@warwickshire.gov.uk
- call 01926 410410 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm)
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 these pages or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact webmaster@warwickshire.gov.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).This statement was prepared on 1 April 2020. It was last updated on 29 October 2020.
Contacting us by phone or visiting us in person
When phoning, we provide a Minicom service for people who are D/deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment. Phone 01926 412277.Our offices have audio induction loops, or if you contact us before your visit we may be able to arrange help with your specific needs.
Find out how to contact us.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Warwickshire County Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.Compliance status
This website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.We use the SilkTide tool to scan the website for accessibility issues.
