We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
We've also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
We've designed this website with features that make it easier to use by everyone, including those with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. We aim to reach the level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These are the international standard for accessible websites and content.
There are also a number of customisation options for your browser and device that could help you use this website and other websites more effectively.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website.
If you have an accessibility query including:
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
We'll consider your request and get back to you as soon as we can.
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).
Powys 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.
This website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.
Some of our older PDFs and Word documents do not meet accessibility standards - for example, they may not be structured so they're accessible to a screen reader. This does not meet WCAG 2.1 success criterion 4.1.2 (name, role value).
The accessibility regulations do not require us to fix PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018 if they're not essential to providing our services. For example, we do not plan to fix old campaign materials that might still be published and accessed through our website.
Any new PDF or Word documents we publish will meet accessibility standards.
Many of our policy documents are not written in plain English / Welsh. These types of documents are exempt from the regulations as they are not 'needed for active administrative processes relating to the tasks performed', so we do not currently have any plans to make them accessible.
We use page checking tools such as WAVE.
We will test this website annually.
This application is part of the Web Recruitment functionality licenced to the Powys County Council from MHR and as such some aspects of design are outside of the Council’s control. The Council is committed to providing an accessible website and will continue working with MHR to ensure improvements are made.
If you have any ideas or suggestions to help improve the site then please contact us.