This accessibility statement applies to content published on the DSMA website.
We want everyone to be able to do what they need to do with our websites and services, regardless of their access needs, due to a disability or condition.
This content on this website is owned by the Defence and Security Media Advisory (DSMA) Committee and we publish documents in a range of formats, including: PDF and HTML. On this website you should be able to:
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
- the text should be clear and simple to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible is this website
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard. We aim to meet international accessibility guidelines, however, this may not always be possible, or we may have missed a problem.
Below is a list of content that is not fully accessible:
- Some of the content provided in pdf documents are not fully accessible
What to do if you have difficulty using this service
Please do get in touch If you need information in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille.
Please find below contact information
Email:
Post:
The Secretary
Defence and Security Media Advisory Committee
Room 4.4.113
Ministry of Defence Main Building
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HB
Please tell us:
- The web address (URL) of the content
- Your name and email address
- The format you require, for example, audio CD, braille or accessible pdf.
We will consider your request and get back to you within 5 working days of receipt.
Read tips on contacting organisations about inaccessible websites.
Enforcement procedure
If you contact us with a complaint and you’re not happy with our response, please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
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’).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
The Defence and Security Media Advisory Committee 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
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
We understand that the regulations don’t require us to fix PDFs, other documents or assets published before 23 September 2018, if they’re not essential to service delivery.
Furthermore, the accessibility regulations do not apply to third-party content that is neither funded nor developed by, nor under the control of Ministry of Defence
We do not plan to fix this content. However, requests can be made to make specific content accessible for those who need it. Please get in touch with the Secretary, DSMA Committee should you require anything further.
How we tested
Testing has been conducted by Government Digital Service Staff and the website hosting and maintenance team (www.dxw.com). Where compliance has been tested it has been against WCAG 2.0 AA and more recently WCAG 2.1 AA. We also increasingly test for compatibility and usability with assistive technologies such as screen readers. We have reviewed all content published on or after 23rd September 2018.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We are reviewing our approach and working towards meeting the regulations by:
- developing our accessibility capability across the department
- continuing to train our staff to create accessible services
- increasing the use of automated and manual accessibility testing in our development process
- publishing alternative formats for our users and where feasible making additional adjustments if these are not enough
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 do get in contact with us using the following details:
Email:
Post:
The Secretary
Defence and Security Media Advisory Committee
Room 4.4.113
Ministry of Defence Main Building
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HB
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 18 September 2020. It was last reviewed on 18 September 2020.
This website was last tested on 18 September 2020. The test was carried out by The Dextrous Web Ltd (trading as dxw).
dxw carried out automated and manual testing using assistive technology, different web browsers and mobile devices using a sample of pages that represented the most commonly occurring page types.