{"id":44702,"date":"2026-06-12T14:04:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T13:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/?page_id=44702"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T13:04:51","slug":"accessibility-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/accessibility-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Last updated:<\/strong> 12 June 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. About this website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bower News is a website operated by the MA Journalism programme at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). It is used to publish student journalism and course-related content in a public-facing environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website, regardless of technology, ability or access need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Our commitment to accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are committed to making Bower News accessible and usable for as many people as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means, for example, that users should be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • zoom in without the text becoming unusable;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • use assistive technology such as a screen reader to access content; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • read content presented in clear language and logical structure. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    3. Compliance status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We aim for this website to conform, as far as reasonably possible, with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At the time of this statement, Bower News is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA, because some parts of the website may not yet be fully accessible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Non-accessible content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We know that some parts of this website may not yet be fully accessible. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • some older content or archived posts may not be fully structured for screen readers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • some images published by contributors may not always include fully descriptive alternative text;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • some embedded third-party content, such as social media posts or external multimedia, may not be fully accessible;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • some content created in a live journalism environment may not always immediately meet optimum accessibility standards at the point of first publication. Public accessibility guidance expects statements to identify known issues, especially where third-party systems or legacy content create limitations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      We are working to improve accessibility over time by reviewing content, improving publishing practice, and supporting student contributors in producing accessible journalism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      5. Content not within our full control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Some parts of Bower News may contain embedded content from third-party platforms, such as social media posts, videos or other externally hosted material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Where possible, we aim to use accessible alternatives or provide context around embedded material. However, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party platforms or services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      6. What we are doing to improve accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      We are working to improve accessibility by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • encouraging good accessibility practice in student publishing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • reviewing page structure and content presentation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • improving the use of headings, link text and image descriptions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • considering accessibility when using images, multimedia and embeds; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • updating this statement as the website develops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        7. Feedback and contact information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        If you find any accessibility problems on Bower News, or if you need information on this website in a different format, please contact us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Email:<\/strong> christopher12.brown@uwe.ac.uk
        Programme leader:<\/strong> MA Journalism, UWE Bristol<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Examples of support you may request include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • accessible PDF or Word versions of key information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • clarification of content structure;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • assistance accessing specific journalism content published on the site. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          We will consider your request and respond as soon as reasonably possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          8. Reporting accessibility problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any barriers or believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us using the details above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          9. Enforcement procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          If you contact us about an accessibility issue and are not satisfied with our response, you may wish to raise the matter through the University\u2019s usual complaints or accessibility processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          10. Technical information about this website\u2019s accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          UWE Bristol is committed to making its websites accessible, in line with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Bower News aims to meet the accessibility requirements applicable to public-sector websites by following recognised accessibility standards and improving known problem areas over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          11. Preparation of this statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          This statement was prepared on 12 June 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          This statement should be reviewed regularly, particularly when the website design, publishing workflow or content model changes. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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