Accessibility Statement
UDL ConnectED is committed to providing a website that is accessible, usable and inclusive for the widest possible audience, regardless of technology, ability or individual access needs.
Accessibility is closely aligned with the principles behind Universal Design for Learning. We aim to provide information and digital experiences that can be accessed and understood in different ways, while continuing to identify and improve areas where barriers may exist.
Our commitment to accessibility
UDL ConnectED aims to ensure that this website is accessible to as many people as possible, including people who use assistive technologies or adapt how they browse, read, navigate or interact with online content.
We aim to consider accessibility throughout the design, development and publication of content, rather than treating accessibility as an additional feature added afterwards.
Accessibility standards
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide an internationally recognised framework for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities.
UDL ConnectED aims to follow appropriate accessibility best practices and work towards meeting the relevant Level AA requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
WCAG guidance is based around four broad principles: web content should be perceivable, operable, understandable and robust.
Accessibility features
The website has been designed with accessibility and usability in mind. Features we aim to support include:
Compliance status
UDL ConnectED is committed to improving the accessibility of this website and aims to follow recognised accessibility standards.
The website has not yet been presented here as having completed a formal independent WCAG accessibility audit. We therefore do not claim full WCAG Level AA compliance until appropriate testing and review have confirmed that status.
Accessibility will continue to be reviewed as content, resources, functionality and third-party services are added or updated.
Known or potential accessibility limitations
Although we aim to provide an accessible experience, some content or functionality may not always meet every accessibility requirement.
Potential limitations may include:
- Older documents or files that were not originally created in an accessible format.
- PDF documents that may not contain complete heading, navigation or screen-reader structure.
- Content embedded from third-party services whose accessibility is outside the direct control of UDL ConnectED.
- Video or audio resources that may not yet include captions, transcripts or alternative formats.
- Newly introduced functionality that requires further accessibility testing.
Where we become aware of a significant accessibility issue, we aim to address it where reasonably possible.
Documents, downloads and media
UDL ConnectED may provide downloadable educational resources, planning materials, presentations, PDFs, recordings and other learning materials.
We aim to make new resources as accessible as reasonably possible. However, some documents or resources supplied by third parties or created previously may not be fully accessible.
Where possible, resources may be made available in alternative formats. If you have difficulty accessing a particular document or resource, please contact us and tell us what you need.
Browsers, devices and assistive technology
The website is intended to work with current versions of commonly used web browsers on desktop computers, tablets and mobile devices.
Visitors may also use browser features or assistive technologies such as:
- Keyboard navigation.
- Screen readers.
- Browser zoom.
- Text resizing.
- Voice control or speech-recognition tools.
- Operating-system accessibility features.
Experiences may vary depending on the browser, operating system, device and assistive technology being used.
Third-party content
Some pages may include links to external websites or content provided through third-party platforms.
UDL ConnectED does not control the accessibility of external websites. Where you follow an external link, the accessibility practices of that organisation or service will apply.
Accessibility feedback and contact
We welcome feedback about the accessibility of the UDL ConnectED website.
If you experience an accessibility barrier, cannot access a resource, or require information in an alternative format, please contact us and include as much useful detail as possible, such as:
- The page or resource you were trying to access.
- The accessibility difficulty you experienced.
- The browser, device or assistive technology you were using, where relevant.
- The alternative format or assistance you require.
Ongoing improvement
Accessibility is an ongoing process. As the UDL ConnectED website develops, we aim to continue reviewing content, design, functionality and resources to identify and reduce accessibility barriers.
We also encourage educators, participating schools and visitors to let us know where the website or its resources could be made easier to access or use.
Preparation of this statement
This Accessibility Statement was prepared for the UDL ConnectED website in September 2026.
It should be reviewed when significant changes are made to the website and following any formal accessibility assessment or audit.