Accessibility statement for Explore Marine Plans
This accessibility statement applies to Explore Marine Plans.
This website is run by the Marine Management Organisation. 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 accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
- Interaction with the map requires the use of a keyboard
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
- email planning@marinemanagement.org.uk
- call 0208 0265 325 (available Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm)
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 20 days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
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, contact: MMO helpline, 0300 123 1032, info@marinemanagement.org.uk.
Enforcement procedure
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).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
The Marine Management Organisation 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 and exemptions listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
*Map pop ups *Map movement by clicking and dragging * Drawing a polygon on the map The above elements all require interaction using a mouse, it is not possible to replace this functionality with an alternative. Users who are unable to interact with the maps can access plan area level maps in the published Marine Plan PDF’s. A link is provided at the top of each service page titled ‘Marine Planning Documents’.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
See below.
Disproportionate burden
A mobile design pattern has not been implemented as user research during the Discovery, Alpha and Beta version of the service did not identify a specific user requirement. Analysis of the services predecessor showed that less than 2% of traffic to the service was via a mobile device. As the mapping application would require significant investment it has not been prioritised at this time.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 23rd February 2021. It was last reviewed on 23rd February 2021.