Accessibility statement

MindTech 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 https://mindtech.org.uk/.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 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

We acknowledge the following areas where accessibility may not be fully met:

  • Some attached documents may not be fully accessible, potentially lacking proper structure, contrast, navigation, or language specifications. (WCAG 2.2 – Success Criteria 1.3.1, 1.4.3, 2.4.5, 3.1.1)
  • Some images may not have appropriate alternative text, which may impact screen reader users. (WCAG 2.2 – Success Criteria 1.1.1, 1.4.5)
  • Certain videos may not have captions or alternative text descriptions, which may affect users who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired. (WCAG 2.2 – Success Criteria 1.2.2, 1.2.3)

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

What we're doing to improve accessibility

To address the identified accessibility issues, we are taking the following steps:

  • Document accessibility improvements: We are reviewing and updating attached documents to ensure they have proper structure, contrast, language settings, and navigation features.
  • Alternative text for images: We are conducting an audit to identify and update images that lack appropriate alternative text descriptions.
  • Video accessibility enhancements: We are adding captions and audio descriptions to videos to ensure they are accessible to all users.
  • Training and awareness: Our team is undergoing training to create and maintain accessible content.
  • User feedback and support: We encourage users to report accessibility barriers and provide feedback to help us improve.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 14 March 2023. It was last reviewed on 17 February 2025.

This website was last tested on 17 February by Volute Limited. A sample of pages containing a variety of content and technologies were tested to identify as many potential issues as possible.

Feedback and contact information

If you need information in a different format contact us and tell us:

  • the web address (URL) of the content
  • your name and email address
  • the format you need, for example, audio CD, braille, BSL or large print, accessible PDF

We will consider your request and get back to you within 10 days.

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).