Ferguson Bequest Application accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to University of Glasgow’s Ferguson Bequest Application.

Using this website

This website is run by The University of Glasgow. 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
  • 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
  • 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 that some parts of this website aren’t accessible.

  • The attraction picker is not  screen reader compatible at this time and also requires the use of a pointer device for date selections. The alternative for making bookings of attractions can be accommodated at this time by telephone bookings.

Feedback and contact information

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 5 days.

British Sign Language

BSL users can contact us via contactSCOTLAND-BSL, the online British Sign Language interpreting video relay service.

Find out more about BSL assistance: contactSCOTLAND

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that aren’t listed on this page or think we’re not meeting the requirements of the accessibility regulations, contact:

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 days.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing 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

The University of Glasgow 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 listed below.

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

The attraction picker is not screen reader compatible at this time and also requires the use of a pointer device for date selections. The alternative for making bookings of attractions can be accommodated at this time by telephone bookings. (WCAG 5.2.1). We will endeavour to review this functional aspect of the application in due course in an attempt to improve the accessibility of this particular function.

In the short term, to make bookings, please use the phone booking line. Full details for phone bookings in terms and conditions. 

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of applications either through feedback provided or through reviewing services in line with updated accessibility guidelines. If you have feedback on this service in relation to accessibility, please use the contact details provided above.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 1 September 2020. It was last updated November 2023.

This website was last tested on 10 September 2020. The test was carried out by the University of Glasgow’s Ferguson Bequest Application Information Services Support Team.

This page was last updated 9 November 2023.