Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to content published on www.storipowys.org.uk.  The website is run by StoriPowys: Libraries, Museums and Archives, part of Powys County Council.

StoriPowys is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to everyone

The site uses a responsive design, which changes the layout of web pages, so that they work well on desktop PCs, tablets and mobile phones.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

  • zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen

  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard

  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software

  • use most of the website (this excludes pdf and other types of attachments) 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 is this website

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible. However, we will work to improve these elements in terms of accessibility, where it is within our power to do so, or we will work with our suppliers to do so:

  • some documents are in PDF format and are not fully accessible to screen reader software.

  • content and functionality provided by third party suppliers are not fully accessible

  • the 3D Virtual Tours are not fully accessible.

  • some pages show a Google map which screen reader users and keyboard users can find difficult to use.

  • some heading elements are not consistent

Alternative Formats

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

We’ll consider your request and get back to you as soon as we can.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website

If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us.

We aim to respond to feedback within 3 working 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

StoriPowys is part of Powys County Council. We are committed to making this 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.

We know some parts of this website aren't fully accessible, for example some pages show a Google map which screen reader users and keyboard users can find difficult to use.

Most of our older PDF documents do not meet accessibility standards – for example, them may not be structured so that they are accessible to a screen reader.

We aim to ensure all documents published after 23/09/2018 are fully accessible, in line with the accessibility regulations.

The 3D Virtual Tours are not fully accessible. Assistive technology functionality may not to work in all parts of the application

  •  Not all non-text content holds an alternative text description

  •  Users will encounter pop-up multimedia content throughout the virtual visit

  •  Specific help information is not displayed automatically and has to be selected from within the menu

  •  Screen readers are not able to identify some parts of the tour

How we test this website

This statement was prepared on 23/01/2023

The website was last tested on 23/01/2023. Tests were carried out by the StoriPowys digital team.

Tests were carried out manually, using a sample of pages.