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Greater Manchester Institute of Technology: Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to content published on the gmiot.ac.uk domain. It does not apply to external websites, third party platforms, subdomains or partner institution websites, which have their own accessibility statements.

The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users. We aim to provide a website that is accessible, inclusive and usable for the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

 

How you should be able to use this website

You should be able to:

  • Change colours, contrast levels and fonts using your browser or device settings
  • Zoom in up to 300% without content overlapping or becoming unusable
  • Navigate the website using a keyboard only
  • Navigate using speech recognition software
  • Use screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver
  • Access content across modern browsers and devices

 

How accessible this website is

We aim to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 Level AA standards. The website is tested using a combination of automated tools and manual accessibility checks. We work with our website agency, We Are Jam, to maintain compliance and improve accessibility over time.

We recognise that some areas of the website rely on third party systems. These include:

  • YouTube video embeds
  • Calendly meeting booking forms
  • Mailchimp form integrations
  • Advertising lead forms hosted on Meta, LinkedIn and TikTok
  • Student Portal hosted by Concept4

While we seek to use providers that demonstrate strong accessibility standards, we do not control the technical infrastructure of these platforms. We review third party integrations periodically and will raise issues with suppliers where appropriate.

 

Known accessibility limitations

YouTube embeds

We use YouTube to host videos because of its strong support for captions, transcripts and screen reader compatibility. However, automated testing tools may report minor ARIA attribute warnings that do not affect user access.

Third party booking and form systems

Calendly and Mailchimp forms may not fully match the accessibility standards of the main website. We aim to configure these tools to maximise accessibility, but some limitations may be outside our direct control.

Student Portal

The GMIoT Student Portal is hosted by Concept4 and operates under a separate accessibility framework. Portal accessibility queries should be directed to info@gmiot.ac.uk so they can be escalated appropriately.

 

Browser and device compatibility

The website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies and the latest versions of major browsers, including:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Apple Safari

We aim for compatibility across desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

 

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format, such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please contact info@gmiot.ac.uk.

We will consider your request and aim to respond within 7 working days.

 

Reporting accessibility problems

We are continuously working to improve accessibility. If you:

  • Find any accessibility issues not listed on this page
  • Experience difficulty accessing any content
  • Believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements

Please contact us at info@gmiot.ac.uk and provide:

  • The web page URL
  • A description of the issue
  • The assistive technology you are using (if relevant)

We will investigate and aim to respond within 30 working days.

 

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) enforces the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

 

Statement preparation

This statement was originally prepared on 24 July 2023. It was last reviewed and updated on 24 February 2025. This will be reviewed annually or following significant website changes.