Accessibility Improvements

We are committed to continuously enhancing the accessibility of our website. This page documents the updates and modifications we have implemented to address accessibility issues.

2024

  • Homepage Carousel Improvement
    • CSS and design template changes to enable access to content within the homepage carousel using keyboard navigation only or JAWS (screen readers). (2024-01-08)

2023

  • Menu Navigation Accessibility
    • Further refined CSS to enhance the link highlighter focus function specifically for the Menu Navigation Toggle button, ensuring a smoother user experience (2023-10-09).
  • Colour Consistency Overhaul:
    • Implemented CSS changes to standardise the colour consistency of link highlighter focus functions across the site (2023-10-05).
  • Enhanced Screen Reader Navigation
    • Updated ARIA labels for Search and Menu buttons to improve navigation and understanding for users utilising screen readers. (2023-10-04)

2022

  • Font Accessibility Improvement
    • Introduced an adjustable font feature to accommodate users with varying visual requirements (2022-10-14).
  • Document Structure Enhancement
    • Revised the accessibility document structure template to foster a more intuitive navigation experience (2022-08-11).

2021

  • Link Focus Style Addition
    • Added new CSS styles to improve the visibility and distinction of link focus, aiding users with navigation (2021-01-25).

2020

  • People Page Empty Tag Resolution
    • Addressed and fixed instances of empty tags on the People Page Views, eliminating potential confusion for screen reader users (2020-02-14).
  • Quick Text Navigation Fix
    • Implemented a quick fix for tab text navigation, enhancing usability for keyboard-only users (2020-02-13).
  • Header Order Standardisation
    • Made multiple updates to standardise the order of headers, facilitating a logical flow for screen reader users (Repeated entries on 2020-02-04).
  • Social Sharing Enhancements
    • Added ARIA labels to News and Events social sharing buttons to provide context for screen reader users (2020-02-03).

2019

  • Homepage Hierarchy Improvement
    • Added H1 tags to the homepage to establish a clear hierarchy, assisting in better content structure understanding (2019-09-30).
  • Contrast Enhancements
    • Implemented additions to the RHS menu to improve contrast, aiding users with visual impairments (2019-09-23).
  • SVG Accessibility
    • Updated SVG Home elements with ARIA labels to provide better context and navigation for screen reader users (Repeated entries on 2019-08-30).
  • Select Button Clarity
    • Updated select buttons with ARIA labels to convey clear purpose and function (2019-08-30).
  • JavaScript Accessibility Code Fixes
    • Amended and optimised JavaScript code to rectify accessibility issues, ensuring smoother interaction for all users (2019-08-07).
  • Menu Navigation Clarity
    • Updated ARIA references in the Law Menu to enhance understanding and navigation (Repeated entries on 2019-06-19).

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