Accessibility

This accessibility statement applies to the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) website.

The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is committed to making its website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We aim to ensure that our online content meets or exceeds the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 at the 'AA' level, which are set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

Compliance with Accessibility Standards

This website has been developed using W3C compliant HTML and CSS to ensure it adheres to widely recognised web standards. Our goal is to provide a consistent and accessible experience across modern browsers. By following these standards, we aim to enhance compatibility with future browsers, making the site reliable and easy to use as technology evolves. Additionally, we are committed to ongoing reviews and improvements to meet accessibility best practices and support all users effectively.

Key Areas of Accessibility

1. Text Size
   We understand the importance of readability for all users. You can adjust the text size on this website using the settings on your browser:

   On Windows: Hold down the Ctrl key and press the + or - keys to increase or decrease text size.

   On Apple Macintosh: Hold down the Command (Apple) key and press the + or - keys to adjust the text size.

2. Plain Language
   We use plain language whenever possible to ensure that content is accessible and easily understood. However, due to the scientific nature of our work, some pages may contain technical terminology that could be challenging for some users.

Ongoing Commitment to Accessibility

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. We acknowledge that there are currently a number of images which do not have alt text. We are working hard to rectify this and aim to have all images compliant in the next few months. We welcome feedback from users, especially if you experience any difficulties or encounter barriers while using the site. If you have trouble accessing any content or features, please contact us at michelle.mcgrath@ukdri.ac.uk, and we will work to resolve the issue.

Thank you for visiting the UK DRI website.

November 2024