This website is run by the School of Design at The Glasgow School of Art. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website and are updating on a regular basis the website text to make it as simple as possible to understand. However, we know this website is not fully accessible in line with Public Sector Body (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations including:
· Some images do not have a text alternative, so people using a screen reader cannot access the information
· Users cannot modify the line height or spacing of text
· Some links and menu items are not accessible using the keyboard.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We are aware of the accessibility problems with this website and are working to resolve these where possible. If you would like, you can contact us about meeting accessibility requirements.
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 are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
The Glasgow School of Art 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 not compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard. The non-compliances and exemptions are listed below.
Navigation and accessing information
WCAG2.1.1 Keyboard
Some menu items are not accessible using the keyboard.
Text spacing in some areas does not allow for adjustment of line height, paragraph spacing, and letter/word spacing.
WCAG1.4.5 Images of Text
Some images of text are present across the site in banners and thumbnails as this is artist work involving typography.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 19/02/2025.