Accessibility Statement


Accessibiity statement for https://ournewham.hanlonsonline.co.uk/


This accessibility statement pertains to Our Newham Work's website.

This website is run by Hanlon Software Solutions. The purpose of an accessibility test being run ensures that different types of users are able to utilise the Our Newham Work portal optimally. Optimal usage ensures that users within the vicinity of Newham are able to interconnect and utilise the website to carry out actions such as applying for jobs, posting new vacancies and informing users about events going on within the borough. Content on the website is conveyed with the utmost conciseness and clarity to aid the general user journeys that occur on the portal. From a functional perspective, users accessing the website should be able to

  • Change colours, contrast levels and fonts
  • Zoom in by up to 300% without text overflowing off the screen
  • Navigate the website using a keyboard.
  • Listen to most of the website via a screen reader.

We’ve also made the text on the website as self explanatory as possible for clear comprehension. AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How to request content in a different format?

You can change your browser, computer, keyboard and mouse settings to make the website more accessible for you.

If you require information on this website in a different format like an accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, visit the Work Ealing website and submit your request. We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.

Disproportionate burden

If you have issues using this website or need information in a different format, please contact us. We will review your request and get back to you as soon as possible.

Reporting accessibility related issues with this website

We’re always striving to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any problems not listed on this page or believe we’re not meeting accessibility standards, contact us.

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

Hanlon Software Solutions strives to develop and deploy quality assured and accessible websites within accordance to the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

We are continually reviewing this website to ensure full compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.

Compliance status

This website generally conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and their latest standards. The nonconformities are listed below.

  • 1.3.5.Autocomplete does not work as intended
  • Two instances have been flagged during accessibility testing whereby autocompletion does not follow the assumed logic. These instances were identified within the provider registration wizard utilised on the website. These wizards have been placed into the development schedule and are due to be fixed on TBD.

  • 4.1.2 Name, Role and Value
  • Many instances have been flagged during accessibility testing, whereby form fields that reside within registration wizards, are missing labels. Instances have also been flagged during this testing phase whereby inline frames are missing text alternatives. These issues mainly reside within the enterprise registration wizards and are due to be fixed by April 2024.

Testing

We regularly carry out accessibility tests on our websites to make sure they are compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. We use Wave and Siteimprove Chrome extension tools to help us identify and fix usability and accessibility issues.

Links to other websites

All links to other websites will open in new page (tab). We monitor the accessibility of our websites regularly but cannot guarantee that the links to other websites will be completely accessible.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If find any problems that aren’t listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact support@hanlons.co.uk

Accessibility statement was last reviewed on 5th February 2024 by Hanlon Software Solutions