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Accessibility Statement

This statement applies to content published by the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Councils Content Management System (CMS) on the visitarmagh.com domain. This website is run by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, and as an organisation we are committed to making this website as accessible as possible for all users by complying with the The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Accessibility features available on this website

Changing colours, font, text size and other settings

All modern browsers allow you to change colours and font sizes. We’ve tried to create a site which doesn’t get in the way when you change these settings.  For advice on changing settings, including how to adjust type size, colour contrast and how to make your computer speak text aloud, check out the BBC’s accessibility pages (opens in a new window).  You can choose your operating system (e.g Windows), your Browser (e.g Internet Explorer) and the problem you’re trying to fix. You’ll then get lots of relevant advice on accessibility settings.

Additional Features

Additional functionality features include:

  • All users can zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
  • All users can navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • All users can navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • All users can listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and Voice Over)

 

Feedback and contact information

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you have any difficulty using our website, spot any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us by email info@visitarmagh.com or call 0300 0300 900.

We’re happy to hear from you and your feedback will help us to make our site better.

Request content in an alternative format

If you need information on this website in an alternative format, please email info@visitarmagh.com or call 0300 0300 900.

We’ll consider your request and get back to you. Alternative formats include Braille, DAISY, audio and large print.

Need support in a language other than English?

If you need information or to talk with us, or contact us in another way then please phone us on 0300 0300 900 or email us at info@visitarmagh.com

Downloading documents

There are a number of Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) documents on the website. We try to tag as many of our PDFs as possible, subject to resources, for basic accessibility. This allows them to be read by speech browsers. We also try to provide an alternative text-only Word document version of a PDF. If you are having trouble opening these files you may need additional software:

If requested, we can provide documents in other formats including Braille, DAISY, audio and large print. If you would like a document in an alternative format, please email info@visitarmagh.com or call 0300 0300 900 .

Enforcement procedure

The Equalities Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) 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 Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI)

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Visit Armagh 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 2.2 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.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

  • Some functions can’t be complete using a keyboard. This fails WCAG 2.1.1 Keyboard
  • Some links don’t have keyboard focus visible. Some elements don’t have keyboard focus visible when at 400% zoom. This fails WCAG 2.4.7 Focus Visible
  • Some text can’t be resized to 200% without loss of content or function, so users with visual impairments can’t read this directly. This fails WCAG 1.4.4 Resize Text

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

  • We do not plan to add captions to live video streams because live video is exempt from meeting the accessibility regulations.

 

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

  • This site is reviewed using SortSite Standard software provided by powermapper.com and independently by the Central Digital and Data Office, Cabinet Office, to highlight and address all accessibility issues regularly.
  • Training is provided to all staff responsible for updating the website in line with current accessibility regulations.

  • We are aware of the accessibility issues listed above and are committed to improving the accessibility of our website to ensure it meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standard. We are currently assessing the scope of the necessary changes and developing an implementation plan. A timeline for fixing these issues is being developed and will be informed by the availability of internal resources and external support. Our aim is to begin addressing the most critical issues as soon as possible, with a phased approach to resolving remaining barriers.

 

Useful Links

AbilityNet – provide advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Launch Recite Me – a web accessibility and language toolbar to make our website as accessible and inclusive to users as possible.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 18 June 2025. It was last reviewed on 20 August 2025.

This website was last tested on 23 May 2025 against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.

The test was carried out by Government Digital Service – GOV.UK. They used a mixture of simple manual checks and automated tests to find only the most common barriers to users with accessibility needs.

Manual checks included using each page without a mouse, viewing the page at different zoom settings, and simulating viewing the page on a small screen. The automated tests were completed using the latest version of Axe. Tests were completed using different settings in the Google Chrome browser on Mac OSX with a 13-inch screen.

A further test wa carried out on this site on June 10th 2025 using SortSite Standard software.

A further audit of the website will be carried out to the WCAG 2.2 AA standard soon.