Concept Analytics Lab

Accessibility

Effective Date: 28.05.2025

Concept Analytics Lab is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards in line with our academic values and obligations.

Scope and Commitment

This accessibility statement applies to the Concept Analytics Lab website (https://conceptanalytics.org.uk/). We aim to make our website as accessible and usable as possible, following the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, Level AA.

As a research initiative affiliated with the University of Sussex, we align our accessibility practices with the University’s broader digital inclusion strategy, while reflecting our own commitment to equitable access to research and knowledge.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to:

  • Ensure text is readable and appropriately contrasted
  • Provide alternative text for images
  • Enable navigation using a keyboard
  • Maintain consistent and meaningful HTML structure
  • Use descriptive link text
  • Ensure content is accessible via screen readers

These principles are built into our ongoing design and content updates.

Known Limitations

Some content may not fully meet accessibility standards. For example:

  • Some images do not have alt tags. This means users of assistive technologies may not have access to information conveyed in images. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content).
  • Some externally hosted content or links may not conform to the same standards
  • Some user interface elements do not meet colour contrast standards. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.3: Contrast (Minimum).

We are working to address these issues as part of our ongoing review.

Feedback and Contact

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or would like to request content in an alternative format, please contact us:

Email: Justyna.Robinson@sussex.ac.uk
Postal Address: Sussex Digital Humanities Lab, Silverstone SB211, Arts Road, Falmer, East Sussex, BN1 9RG

Technical Information and Compliance

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed above.

We periodically test our site using automated tools such as WAVE and manual assessments. We prioritise accessibility fixes based on severity and user impact.

Enforcement

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) at https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/ for further advice.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

The Concept Analytics Lab website is designed to be compatible with the following technologies:

  • The latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge
  • Screen readers such as NVDA and VoiceOver
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Operating systems including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

Assessment Approach

The accessibility of the Concept Analytics Lab website is assessed by:

  • Automated testing tools (e.g., WAVE)
  • Axe – Web Accessibility Testing extension for Chrome
  • Internal manual checks during content updates
  • Peer-based usability reviews with screen reader users (where feasible)

Preparation of This Statement

This statement was prepared on 16.05.2025 and last reviewed on 28.05.2025.The accessibility of this website was evaluated using a combination of manual and automated tests.