Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to https://discovernorthernireland.com
This website is managed by Tourism Northern Ireland. Tourism Northern Ireland is committed to making our website and applications accessible to our users. 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)
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 Do We Do This?
BrowseAloud - accessibility tool
BrowseAloud adds speech, reading and translation support tools to online content. It works on all major browsers and platforms, including mobile phones and tablets. All features are accessed by clicking on the ‘speak’ option on the right hand side of the screen, which triggers an easy-to-use floating toolbar on all web pages. Note: The translation service uses a version of Google Translate which relies on translations already available online – for this reason it may not always be 100% accurate.
Text Size
You can change the text size on this application to make it either larger or smaller via your browser settings. Some browsers will allow you to magnify the whole page.
Consistent page headings and titles
A consistent heading structure has been used so that page information is compatible with access technology.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Tourism Northern Ireland 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 partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non Compliance with Accessibility Regulations
Some images do not have a text alternative, so people using a screen reader cannot access the information. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.1.1 (non-text content).
We plan to add text alternatives for all images by 30th August 2021. When we publish new content we’ll make sure our use of images meets accessibility standards.
We are continuing to work with accessibility experts to ensure that our website is as accessible possible to our users.
Alternative Format
If you would like to request a document in an alternative format, such as Braille or large print, you can request this from us via:
- the ‘Contact Us’ form on the website
- by calling us on 028 9023 1221
- by writing to us at:
Floors 10-12, Linum Chambers
Bedford Square, Bedford Street
Belfast, BT2 7ES
If you would like to report an accessibility problem with the website, please use the details listed above.
Enforcement Procedure
The Equalities Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) 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, you can get in touch with the ECNI via https://www.equalityni.org/contactus
This statement was published 8th January 2021. It is due for full review September 2021.
