Accessibility Statement

SGS College is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. We continuously strive to improve our website's accessibility, adhering to web accessibility standards and guidelines. This accessibility statement outlines our efforts to make thebipa.org.uk more user-friendly for all visitors.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. This statement applies to www.thebipa.org.uk, run by the BIPA Marketing and Recruitment team, part of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.

Conformance Statement

We are dedicated to ensuring our website complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. We periodically review our website to evaluate and improve accessibility.
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Currently our website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliance elements used within the site. We are working towards achieving AA status and can find more information by visiting our ‘Road Map’.

Accessibility on the Site

We know that some parts of the website are not fully accessible, for example:

PDF documents might lack accessibility features for screen reader software.
Live videos may not have closed captions, impacting accessibility.
Images may lack alternative text descriptions, particularly decorative ones.
Text resembling headings might lack appropriate styling.
Tables used for information might lack complete accessibility.
Certain links require more descriptive names for accessibility.
The site's text might not consistently adhere to Plain English standards.
Embedded forms might lack essential accessibility features.
Accessibility issues might exist in embedded application forms and portals.
Legacy videos might lack subtitles or closed captions, hindering accessibility.
Downloadable documents might not be compatible with screen readers.
Embedded maps and virtual tours might lack essential accessibility features.
Social media content integrated into the site might lack accessibility support.
Some legacy pages might lack H1 headings for proper structure.
Some button elements might lack HTML role tags for accessibility.
Text styled as headings might lack proper referencing, affecting accessibility.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

This website utilises various technologies that are meant to make it as accessible as possible at all times. We utilise an accessibility interface that allows persons with specific disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface)and design it to their personal needs.
Our website is also designed to work well with common assistive technologies, including:

Screen Readers
Screen Magnifiers
Speech Recognition Software
Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may come from third-party sources. While we strive to ensure their accessibility, we do not have full control over their accessibility features.

Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website. Regular accessibility audits, testing, and user feedback help guide these improvements.
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Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of uni.sgscol.ac.uk. If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know. You can contact us at bipa@sgscol.ac.uk ‍

Alternative Access & Formats

If you require information from our website in an alternative format, please contact us using the provided contact information, and we will work to accommodate your request.