This accessibility statement applies to www.connectedinnovation.co.uk
This website is run by Norfolk County Council.
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.
We aim to meet the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at AA level.
However, we know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or Braille, email info@connectedinnovation.co.uk.
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, email info@connectedinnovation.co.uk.
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 3 working days.
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).
Norfolk 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 partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
There is a turquoise and white colour combination used on text and background throughout the site – for example, the ‘Prospectus’ button in the website header. This colour combination does not meet minimum contrast requirements.
This fails WCAG 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum).
There is a series of moving images (a carousel) on the home page and the Innovation grant mentoring project page. The carousel moves automatically for longer than five seconds, and users can’t stop, pause or hide it.
This fails WCAG 2.2.2 Pause, Stop Hide.
Links on pages throughout the website have vague link text that does not describe the purpose of the link – for example, ‘Learn more’.
This fails WCAG 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context).
Some linked images do not have a visible focus indicator – for example, the news image links on the home page.
This fails WCAG 2.4.7 Focus Visible.
Some linked images have a non-descriptive accessible name, or do not have one at all. For example, the news image links on the home page do not have an accessible name.
This fails:
Our maps are not accessible to screen reader users. We have ensured that essential navigation information included in maps, such as addresses or directions, are available in an accessible format.
This statement was prepared on 18th December 2024. The statement was last reviewed on 18th December 2024.
This website was last tested in 17th December 2024. Norfolk County Council’s Digital Customer Experience Team carried out the test.
We tested the website www.connectedinnovation.co.uk using automated and manual tests. However, this did not constitute a full audit. This is because the future of the website is currently uncertain. We intend to conduct a full accessibility audit and update the statement as soon as the future of the website is clear.