Accessibility Statement for the Booker Application Website accessibility statement inline with Public Sector Body (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018This accessibility statement applies to https://booker.is.ed.ac.uk/This application is used by the timetabling department at the University of Edinburgh. It is Optime software we have purchased from supplier EventMAP Ltd. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this application. For example, that means you should be able to:Using your browser settings, change most colours, contrast levels and fontsnavigate most of the website using just a keyboardlisten to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of Job Access with Speech (JAWS), NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) and VoiceOver). Navigate to most of the site using voice recognition software e.g. Dragonuse the website without encountering any time limits Customising the ApplicationAbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. This is an external site with suggestions to make your computer more accessible:AbilityNet - My Computer My WayWith a few simple steps you can customise the appearance of the application using your browser settings to make it easier to read and navigate:Additional information on how to customise our website appearanceUniversity staff and students can use the free SensusAccess accessible document conversion service:Information on SensusAccessHow accessible this application isWe know some parts of this application are not fully accessible:accessing all content may not be possible by using the keyboard alone, it is not always clear where the user has navigated to on the page when using keyboard, as selection displays vary and can be unclearthere is no skip to main content link some items are coded incorrectly meaning JAWS struggles to navigate around some areas of the site and cannot reach all contentMagnification above 150% can result in a loss of content, and on some pages content overlaps at 100% zoom levelReflow is enabled up to 150% on some pages, however on other pages horizontal scrolling is required at 100% zoom levelNot all non-text content has alt textThere are examples of information conveyed by colour onlyThere is content that requires users to drag with a mouse, and there is not an alternative way to access this contentSome text moves and cannot be stopped or paused by the userPop ups open without warning the users and some links open in new tabs without warningNot all colour contrasts meet recommended guidanceThere is not an appropriate heading structure on the siteSome URLs are not formatted correctly to be clear to users that they are linksTooltips are not enabled on all relevant items, and cannot be accessed by keyboard navigationSome data validation notifications appear as pop ups without warning Feedback and contact informationIf you need information on this application in a different format, including accessible PDF, large print, audio recording or braille:https://www.ed.ac.uk/timetabling-examinations/timetabling/contactsEmail timetabling@ed.ac.ukTelephoneBritish Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us via Contact Scotland BSL, the on-line BSL interpreting service:Contact Scotland BSLWe’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.Reporting accessibility problems with this applicationWe are always looking to improve the accessibility of this application. If you find any problems not listed on this page, or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact:https://www.ed.ac.uk/timetabling-examinations/timetabling/contactsEmail timetabling@ed.ac.ukBritish Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us via Contact Scotland BSL, the on-line BSL interpreting service:Contact Scotland BSLWe’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.Enforcement procedureThe 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 please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) directly:Contact details for the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)The government has produced information on how to report accessibility issues:Reporting an accessibility problem on a public sector websiteContacting us by phone using British Sign LanguageBritish Sign Language serviceContact Scotland BSL runs a service for British Sign Language users and all of Scotland’s public bodies using video relay. This enables sign language users to contact public bodies and vice versa. The service operates from 8am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week. Contact Scotland BSL service details Technical information about this application’s accessibilityThe University of Edinburgh is committed to making its websites and applications accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.Compliance StatusThis application is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.The full guidelines are available at:Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standardNon accessible contentThe content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.Noncompliance with the accessibility regulationsThe following items to not comply with the WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria:Not all non-text content presented to users has alternative text1.1.1 - Non-text ContentSome items are not coded correctly and therefore do not interact with assistive software as expected1.3.1 – Info and RelationshipsThere are examples of information conveyed by colour only1.4.1 – Use of ColourThere may not be sufficient colour contrast between font and background colours, especially where the text size is very small1.4.3 - Contrast (Minimum)Above 200% magnification, content is lost because of overlapping items1.4.4 - Resize TextReflow is only enabled up to 150% on some pages, and on others users must scroll horizontally at 100% magnification1.4.10 – Reflow Tooltips cannot be reached by keyboard navigation, and they are not enabled on all relevant items1.4.13 – Content on Hover or FocusNot all content can be reached when navigating by keyboard2.1.1 - KeyboardThere is moving text that cannot be paused or stopped by the users2.2.2 – Pause, Stop, HideThere is no skip to main content link on the site2.4.1 – Bypass blocksThe site does not have a heading structure to help with navigation2.4.6 – Headings and LabelsVisual information to identify user interface components, such as keyboard focus, do not always have a sufficient contrast ratio, or some items have no keyboard focus at all2.4.7 - Focus VisibleThere is some content that requires dragging with a mouse, and the user is not given an alternative means of accessing this content2.5.7 – Dragging MovementsPop ups and new tabs open without the user being alerted3.2.2 On InputData validation mechanisms appear as pop ups which are inaccessible to some users3.3.1 Error IdentificationData validation is not always present in that users are not alerted if they have entered data in the incorrect format3.3.3 – Error suggestionThe site is not fully compatible with screen readers as not all elements are correctly labelled.4.1.2 – Name, Role, Value Unless specified otherwise, a complete solution or significant improvement will be in place for those items within our control by March 2025. We will continue to work with the suppliers regarding items out with our control.Disproportionate burdenWe are not currently claiming that any accessibility problems would be a disproportionate burden to fix.Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulationsAt this time we do not believe any content is out with the scope of the accessibility regulations.What we’re doing to improve accessibilityWe will continue to address the accessibility issues highlighted, alongside working to deliver a solution or suitable workaround. Unless specified otherwise, a complete solution or significant improvement will be in place for those items within our control by March 2025. We will continue to work with the suppliers regarding items out with our control.While we are in the process of resolving these accessibility issues, or where we are unable, we will ensure reasonable adjustments are in place to make sure no user is disadvantaged. As changes are made, we will continue to review accessibility and retest the accessibility of this application.Preparation of this accessibility statementThis statement was prepared on 2nd April 2024. It was last reviewed on 2nd April 2024.This application was last tested by the University of Edinburgh’s Disability Information Student Team in April 2024, using automated and manual methods. The site was tested on a PC, primarily using Microsoft Edge (103.0.1264.37) alongside Mozilla Firefox (91.9.1esr) and Google Chrome.Recent world-wide usage levels survey for different screen readers and browsers shows that Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge are increasing in popularity and Google Chrome is now the favoured browser for screen readers: WebAIM: Screen Reader User Survey The aforementioned three browsers have been used in certain questions for reasons of breadth and variety. We tested:Spellcheck functionalityScaling using different resolutionsOptions to customise the interface (magnification, font, background colour et. cetera)Keyboard navigationData validationWarning of links opening in a new tab or windowInformation conveyed in colour or sound onlyFlashing or scrolling textUse with screen reading software (eg. JAWS)Assistive Software (TextHelp Read and Write, ZoomText)Tooltips and text alternatives for any non-text contentTime limitsDrag and drop functionalityHelp section Change Log This article was published on 2024-10-07