The Open University is committed to making its websites and mobile applications accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This accessibility statement applies to WalesREACH.org.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use our websites and mobile apps, and accessibility is an essential part of our mission. On our Accessibility hub, you’ll find everything you need to answer any questions you have about accessibility, whether you’re a student or a member of staff.

To adapt the content to your needs or preferences you should be able to:

• Change colours, contrasts levels and fonts.
• Resize text up to 200% without impact on the functionality of the website.
• Zoom in up to 400% without loss of information or functionality.
• Navigate the website using just a keyboard.
• Use a screen reader (e.g. JAWs, NVDA) to:
• • listen to the content of web pages and use any functionality on the page.
  • list the headings and subheadings in the page and then jump to their location on the page.
  • bring up a list of meaningful links on the page.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.

Colour contrast

Some text does not provide enough contrast with the background, making it more difficult to read for people with low vision. This fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) and will be resolved by the end of July 2025.

Form labels

Some labels do not provide adequate instructions to enable people to enter the correct information. People using screen readers and people with cognitive disabilities will find it more difficult to complete the form. This fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) and will be resolved by the end of July 2025.

This statement was prepared on 16 January 2025. It was last updated on 16 January 2025.

This website was last tested on 16 January 2025. The test was carried out internally. The following methods and tools were used:

• W3C checker (images, headings, language, keyboard navigation, skip links)
• WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools
• Manual zoom check.

If you find that a certain section of our website is not accessible, and you can’t get access to the information that you need, please contact us to request support and we will ensure that you are provided with the information you require.

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 are based in the UK, and you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).