Accessibility statement for Explore my data (beta)

This website application is run by Jisc. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website application. 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 application using just a keyboard
• navigate most of the website application using speech recognition software
• listen to most of the website application using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
• interact with the site as we have selected colours, contrast profiles and fonts with accessibility in mind
• understand the website application text as we have tried to present it as simply as possible.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible is this website application

We know a part of this website application is not fully accessible:

• The password reset field needs to better support accessibility.

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 [email protected].

Enforcement procedure

If you contact us with a complaint and you’re not happy with our response 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 application’s accessibility

Jisc is committed to making this website application accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website application is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA, 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

Content

• The password reset email field requires information about the user that is not programmatically determined. This doesn’t meet WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.5

We will be working to address this non-compliances and it should be complete by the 31st October 2025 when the platform transitions from beta to active.

Data content

Data content products that are hosted on the platform will have their own accessibility conformance tests as and when they are developed.

How we tested this website application

We test accessibility of this website through a combination of manual evaluation, automated tools and assistive technology. Our approach includes: automated A sample of pages and functionality for this website application were tested in 10th June 2025 [LS1] [LS2] using the automated test tool AQA. The overall A11y conformance score was 98.9/100[LS3].

Manual testing key user journeys against WCAG2.2AA, keyboard navigation to verify all interactive elements are accessible without a mouse, screen reader testing using NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver and TalkBack to ensure compatibility with assistive technology, colour contrast etc'.

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We are actively working to improve accessibility as the website continues to evolve. Further testing will be carried out over the coming months as we add new features and functionality. Accessibility remains a core part of our development and release process. We anticipate launching the full /platform on 31 October 2025 (or Q1 August 2025). We are working towards compliance with WCAG2.2AA standards at release. Accessibility feedback is welcome and will help us address any remaining issues before launch.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared in June 2025 and updated 1st October 2025. This website application was last tested in June 2025, the test was carried out by Jisc. This website application will be next retested in October 2025 and the accessibility statement will be reviewed accordingly.

Content modified from the GOV.UK accessibility statement – used through the Open Government Licence v3.0.