Accessibility Statement - Avian Influenza Editor Map Viewer

• View Avian Influenza Editor Map Viewer

For example, that means you should be able to:

• change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
• zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
• navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software
• listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website aren't fully accessible:

• a few buttons do not have discernable text, so they may not be easily identifiable to users
• ‘Find address or place' input does not have an accessible label
• it is not possible to zoom on mobile devices
• some users may have trouble identifying regions of the page
• there is some loss of functionality and content on mobile devices
• it is difficult to see which button has focus as the border is indistinct
• some features on the map are small, making it difficult to click on them
• some users may have difficulty distinguishing between the colour of features on the map and legend

Feedback and contact information

If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact the DAERA Helpline who will direct you towards the correct branch or division.

• email daera.helpline@daera-ni.gov.uk
• call 0300 200 7852

You can also contact the DAERA Helpline if you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille.

If you have a hearing difficulty you can contact DAERA via Text Relay using the Next Generation Text Service (NGTS). Making a call from a textphone dial 18001 + number. Making a call from a telephone dial 18002 + number.

There are also various Text to Speech applications available to use

If you cannot view the map on our contact us page, call or email us for directions.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland 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 contact the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

DAERA 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

The website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

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

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

• Buttons must have discernable text – Empty buttons(the collapse side panel toggle, arrow buttons on Attribute table tabs)(1.1.1: Non-text Content)
• Form elements should have visible label – ‘Find address or place input’ field (1.1.1: Non-text Content)
• user-scalable="no" on tag disables zooming on mobile device (1.4.4: Resize Text)
• No heading hierarchy (1.3.1: Info and Relationships, 2.4.6: Headings and Labels)
• All page content should be within landmarks – there is no main landmark or other page regions to help screenreaders identify the regions of the page (1.3.2: Meaningful Sequence)
• There is clipping of some of the information panels, and therefore loss of functionality, on mobile devices (1.4.10 Reflow)
• The visible focus indicator is a blue coloured border, which is very indistinct against the navy blue panel - suggest a more vivid colour (2.4.7: Focus Visible)
• The target size of points/features on the map are below 24x24px (2.5.8: Target Size (Minimum))
• ARIA dialog and alertdialog nodes should have an accessible name – draggable side panels are not identified by accessible text (4.1.2: Name, Role, Value)
• Certain ARIA roles must contain particular children (role=tablist) – the attribute table tabs have nested tablist roles .i.e. [ul role=“tablist”][div role=“tabllist”]…[/div][/ul] (4.1.2: Name, Role, Value)
• Colour and location are used in the map functionality. Maps are exempt from the accessibility requirements, provided essential information is provided in an alternative accessible format. Pastel colours used to donate different zones fail non-text contrast - arguably better colour choices could prevent this issue. Similarly, green and red colours used together can be problematic for colour blind users. (1.3.3: Sensory Characteristics, 1.4.1: Use of Colour, 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast)
• Redundant title text on Attribute table and elsewhere – this is title text which duplicates the visible label

Disproportionate burden

• Not applicable

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

This application uses mapping functionality and imagery extensively. Maps are one of the items which are excepted from the accessibility legislation, provided essential information is provided in other ways. However, we will attempt to make the functionality of map viewers as accessible as possible within these limitations.

PDFs and other documents

• Not applicable

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

DAERA is actively engaged in improving the accessibility of its applications. As part of our 'UX Checklist', we require developers to design software with accessibility compliance built in. In those circumstances where compliance cannot be met, reasons for this should be documented, along with steps for addressing issues. We also endeavour to carry out user research to ascertain user requirements and conduct usability workshopping before launching new applications.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 5 March 2025. It was last reviewed on  5 March 2025.

This website was last tested on  5 March 2025 against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.

The test was carried out by DAERA Digital Services Division.

We tested the following pages:

• Homepage
• Homepage (Map Legend)
• Homepage (Attribute Table)

We chose to test those pages which were most commonly used, and most representative of the general functionality and layout of the web application. Sample pages were tested for code compliance using the Axe and WAVE testing tools. The pages also underwent manual testing to ensure they adhered to the four Accessibility principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust). We also test using NVDA screenreader, and Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker (where applicable).

The full accessibility test report can be made available on request.