WCAG 2.2 Level AA
This website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
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Our commitment
Doctoral College UK is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards.
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Measures taken
Semantic HTML with proper heading hierarchy
ARIA landmarks on every page
2px indigo focus indicators on all interactive elements
Focus traps on modals, chat, and mobile overlay
Full keyboard navigation for tabs, accordions, menus
Reduced motion respected across all animations
Colour contrast AA or AAA verified
Descriptive alt text on all images
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ARIA patterns implemented
| Component | APG Pattern | Key attributes |
|---|---|---|
| Mega-menu | Menu Button | aria-haspopup, aria-expanded |
| Mobile overlay | Dialog (modal) | role=dialog, aria-modal |
| Tabs | Tabs | role=tablist/tab/tabpanel, aria-selected |
| Accordion | Accordion | native details/summary |
| Modal | Dialog (modal) | role=dialog, aria-modal, aria-labelledby |
| Chat widget | Dialog | role=dialog, aria-live=polite |
| Contact form | Form | aria-required, aria-describedby |
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Known limitations
- •Partner logos are rendered as text labels; when image logos are added, each will carry descriptive alt text.
- •The chat widget requires JavaScript; a fallback email link is provided for users with JS disabled.
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Feedback
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of doctoralcollege.org. If you encounter barriers, please contact us:
hello@doctoralcollege.org
+44 (0)20 0000 0000
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 working days.
Last updated: April 2026
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