Accessibility Statement for www.civilserviceawards.com

This accessibility statement applies to the www.civilserviceawards.com website only. It does not cover other subdomains (such as service-specific subdomains) or any external websites linked from this site, which may have their own accessibility statements.
 
This website is operated by Dods Events.
 
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How You Should Be Able to Use This Website

 
We are committed to making our website as accessible as possible for all users. You should be able to:
 
  1. Increase font size up to 200% for improved readability.
  2. Adjust line height to increase spacing between lines for better legibility.
  3. Change text alignment (left, centre, or right) to suit your reading preference.
  4. Switch to a more readable font optimised for clarity and legibility.
  5. Enable grayscale mode to convert the site’s colours to shades of grey.
  6. Adjust contrast modes, including Negative, High, Light, and Dark modes.
  7. View the page structure, outlining headings and links in a visible list for easier navigation.
  8. Use a reading mask to highlight text line by line or follow the cursor for focused reading.
  9. Hide images to minimise visual distractions.
  10. Pause animations to prevent motion-induced discomfort or sensory overload.
  11. Highlight links by underlining them to make navigation clearer.
  12. Enhance keyboard focus outlines for improved navigation using the keyboard.
  13. Enable a screen reader to have website content read aloud.
 
If you need further support with making your device easier to use, AbilityNet provides guidance tailored to various accessibility needs.
 
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Feedback and Contact Information

 
If you need information on this website in a different format, such as an accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille, please contact us.
 
In your message, please include:
 
  • The web address (URL) of the content
  • Your name and email address
  • The format you need
 
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Reporting Accessibility Issues

 
If you encounter any accessibility issues that are not listed on this page, or if you believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please get in touch using the contact information above.
 
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Compliance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

DODS Events is making constant efforts to improve the accessibility of its site and services in the belief that it is our collective moral obligation to allow seamless, accessible, and unhindered use for those of us with disabilities.

We aim to make all pages and content on www.civilserviceawards.com accessible, but some content may not yet fully meet the highest accessibility standards. This could be due to challenges in identifying the most suitable technological solution.

We may revise this Statement periodically to reflect improvements or changes to our accessibility practices.

 

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

 
This accessibility statement was prepared on 15 June 2025.
 
The website was last tested on 15 June 2025 against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard. The statement is based on both automated and manual testing, as well as internal audits of the site.
 
Last updated: 15 June 2025