Accessibility Statement

Accessibility statement for Heathrow Airwatch

This accessibility statement applies to https://www.heathrowairwatch.org.uk only. This is the website for Air Quality in Heathrow. This website has been funded by a joint working partnership consisting of the Heathrow Airport Ltd, London Boroughs of Hillingdon and Hounslow, Slough and Spelthorne Borough Councils"

Heathrow Airport Ltd, London Boroughs of Hillingdon and Hounslow, Slough and Spelthorne Borough Councils want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. The website is run by Ricardo PLC. This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the exemptions listed below. Where less important elements have the following issues, we have not fixed them due to the cost outweighing the benefits.

  • 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 some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • Error messages from the postcode/location search function on the Monitoring Map and Forecast Map do not show in Full screen mode.

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 email us on aqinfo@ricardo.com 

Enforcement procedure

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’). 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

Ricardo 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 and exemptions’ listed below.

  • Error messages from the postcode/location search function on the Monitoring Map and Forecast Map do not show in Full screen mode.

Non-accessible content

Disproportionate burden

  • Error messages from the postcode/location search function on the Monitoring Map and Forecast Map do not show in Full screen mode. This feature is provided by third-party software, and as such, we have limited control over its functionality.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 15th October 2024. It was last reviewed on 15th October 2024. This website was last tested on 15th October 2024.