Accessibility statement

This statement applies to content published on the noise.environment.gov.scot domain.

This website is run by Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. 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 are not fully accessible:

  • our maps may not be fully accessible

Feedback and contact information

If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact equalities@sepa.org.uk.

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 10 days.

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’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

SEPA is committed to making this Noise website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 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

All in-scope content on this website meets current accessibility regulations.

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

Maps

At the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), we are committed to making our maps as accessible as possible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Levels AA, which are the standards for ensuring that web content is accessible to everyone.

Although current legislation provides exemptions for maps, SEPA values the provision of accessible digital services. We are therefore making concerted efforts to adhere to WCAG 2.1 AA standards across our mapping services wherever practicable.

We acknowledge that there may be areas within our maps where full accessibility has not yet been achieved. In these instances, we are committed to providing alternative means of access to the same information and offering direct assistance through phone or email for those who may face challenges in accessing our services.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 28th June 2024. It was last reviewed on 28th June 2024. This website was last tested in June 2024.

SEPA carried out a self-assessment, completed by SEPA’s GIS and Web teams. All pages included on the website – up to and including content added by June 2024 were tested using SiteImprove accessibility checker, ARC Accessibility toolkit and Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool (WAVE).

Ongoing internal reviews will be conducted on content published to this website and design system components used to construct the site.