Accessibility Statement
The Wild Escape
The following information applies to The Wild Escape website, designed and developed by Field (https://thewildescape.org.uk/)
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
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. The Wild Escape website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Additional accessibility considerations
Although our goal is WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance, we have also applied some Level AAA Success Criteria: Contrast (Enhanced), Images of Text (No Exception), Animation from Interactions.
Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology
The Wild Escape website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Chrome & Safari browsers with assistive technologies on MacOS v15.0+
- Chrome & Edge browsers with assistive technologies on Windows 10+
The Wild Escape website may not be compatible with:
- Browsers older than 3 major versions or mobile operating systems older than 4 years.
Technical specifications
Accessibility of The Wild Escape website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Limitations and alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure the accessibility of The Wild Escape website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
Known limitations for The Wild Escape website
Resources: Some PDFs, Word documents and PowerPoint presentations may not meet accessibility standards. For example, they may not be structured so they’re accessible to a screen reader.
External links: Some external sites that we link to from this website might not be fully accessible, including content on the artfund.org website. Where there is a choice, we will always choose the most accessible options.
Colour contrast: The colour contrast between the following elements do not meet accessibility standards: error messages and the form background colour on the Take part page, the hover state (black or white) and background of some heading elements, the white or red text on the contact page, some button and background combinations.
Welsh language: There are some instances where the Welsh version on content is not available e.g. where text had been inserted by JavaScript, where translated copy has not been input, user-generated copy on the creature gallery and Wild World and the hero animation
Map: While the map container and markers are keyboard operable, the map makers are not labelled and may not be discernible to screen reader users.
Assessment approach
Field assessed the accessibility of The Wild Escape website by the following approaches:
- Web browser-based Accessibility tools to check text colour contrast, ARIA elements, structural hierarchy
- Keyboard navigation
- Screen Reader access (VoiceOver)
- Additional styles for users that require reduced motion or high contrast
The Wild World
The following information applies to the Wild World website, designed and developed by Preloaded (https://takepart.thewildescape.org.uk/)
The Wild World is designed to reach the widest possible audience whilst delivering the best possible interactive experience, and visual reflection of the collective artwork. The website itself has been designed for young people, following best practice for inclusive and low-threshold design.
Conformance
The website aims conform to the WCAG 2.1 level AA guidelines where possible. This includes the following features:
- Zoom in up to 200% without the text spilling off the screen
- Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- Listen to most of the website using a screen reader, excluding the world view with the creatures drawings
- All images used on the website have alternative text (alt-text) describing the image or its function.
- Designing the site to be responsive, so that it can be accessed on computers, phones, and tablets
- Having a clear and consistent navigation structure, so that it is easy to tell where you are and how to navigate through all pages of the site.
- Making good use of font sizes, headings and white space, to make content easier to read
- Providing good colour contrast for better readability and navigation
Compatibility with browsers
The Wild World website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers:
- Windows 10 and 11
- Apple: iOS 14 and above, OS Monterey and Ventura
- Android: Android browser 97 and above or equivalent
Technical specifications
Accessibility of The Wild Escape website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- Web GL
- Canvas
- Babylon
- JavaScript
Limitations and alternatives
Due to the design of the interactive elements of the website, there are limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
Known limitations for The Wild Escape website
The cutting tool: Cutting the artwork out uses a drag to draw interaction, which will not comply with AA standards. Alternatively, creatures can be submitted for inclusion by email at creatures@thewildescape.org.uk
The world view: Whilst the world view will be a screen reader element, the detail of what is being displayed in the world will not be accessible to the screen reader.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Wild Escape and Wild World websites.
E-mail: thewildescape@artfund.org
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.