Accessibility Statement - DAERA Map Viewers
This accessibility statement applies to the following map viewer applications, which are created by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland.
Where required, supplementary accessibility information will be provided via the links below
| Application/service name | Last evaluated | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Regulations Map Viewer | 19 July 2024 | 30 July 2024 |
| Avian Influenza Map Viewer | 13 August 2024 | 13 August 2024 |
| Blue-Green Algae - Confirmed Locations | 28 November 2024 | 28 November 2024 |
| Drinking Water Inspectorate Viewer | 14 February 2022 | 16 January 2025 |
| NI Marine Map Viewer | 17 January 2022 | 16 January 2025 |
| Natural Environment Map Viewer | 11 May 2022 | 16 January 2025 |
| NIEA Catchment Data Map Viewer | 22 August 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
| Noise Map Viewer | 13 August 2024 | 21 November 2024 |
| Northern Ireland Regional Landscape Character Assessment | 27 August 2024 | 28 August 2024 |
| Protein Crop Scheme Viewer (Internal) | 14 November 2024 | 14 November 2024 |
| Staff Risk Viewer (Internal) | 12 December 2024 | 12 December 2024 |
| Water Information Request Viewer | 27 April 2022 | 16 January 2025 |
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How accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website aren't fully accessible:
- not all icons and images have appropriate accessible text
- not all checkboxes and inputs have labels which can be read by screenreaders
- the map functionality contains areas of colour which may be difficult for some users to differentiate
- some link text does not pass minimum contrast requirements
- the focus indicator, showing where the user has tabbed to on the page, is not always easily distinguishable
- the user is not always warned when links open in a new tab or window
- overall, navigating the map functionality may prove difficult for keyboard-only users
What to do if you can't access parts of this website
If you need further information or assistance in using parts of this website, you can contact the relevant business area helpline.
A DAERA member of staff will be able to help you with your request.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that aren't listed on this page or think we're not meeting the requirements of the accessibility regulations, contact the DAERA customer helpline on 0300 200 7852 or email daera.helpline@daera-ni.gov.uk.
If you are unhappy with the quality of service received, in the first instance, you can make a complaint to DAERA.
Enforcement procedure
If you remain dissatisfied with the Department's final response to your complaint, you can refer your case to the Equalities Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI), which is responsible for enforcing accessibility regulations. You can contact them.
Contacting us by phone or visiting us in person
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsClare House
303 Airport Road West
Belfast BT3 9ED
DAERA Headquarters map location
Call DAERA customer helpline on 0300 200 7852 or email daera.helpline@daera-ni.gov.uk.
If you have a hearing difficulty you can contact the Department 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.
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.
The application is primarily map-based and not all aspects of the functionality can be made fully accessible. Gov.uk advises that maps do not need to be fixed but that essential information must be provided in an accessible format.
How we tested these applications
We sample those pages which were most commonly used, and most representative of the general functionality and layout of the application. The sample pages were tested for code compliance using the Axe testing tool and WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool). The pages also underwent manual testing to ensure they adhered to the four Accessibility principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust). NVDA screenreading software was also used for testing. And Adobe Accessibility Checker is used where PDF documents are to be evaluated.
What we're doing to improve accessibility
The Department is actively engaged in improving the accessibility of its applications. As part of our 'User Experience 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 carry out user research to ascertain user requirements and conduct usability workshopping before launching new applications.
This overarching statement was prepared on 30 July 2024. It was last updated on 30 July 2024.