Accessability Statement

Accessibility Statement for Salford SU’s Website (salfordsu.com)

This accessibility statement applies to the Salford SU’s website (salfordsu.com) and is provided to outline our commitment to making our website accessible to all users. We strive to ensure that our website is inclusive and usable for everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

Our Commitment

We are aiming to commit to an accessible online experience for all our website visitors. We understand the importance of inclusivity and are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented several accessibility features on our website to enhance user experience, including:

1. Alternative Text: We aim to provide alternative text descriptions for all images and visual elements to assist users who rely on screen readers or have images disabled. Additionally, where possible we will always use direct HTML code compared with infographics to improve the experience for screen readers.
2. Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard, ensuring that individuals who cannot use a mouse or similar pointing devices can access all content and functionality.
3. Clear Structure: We have organized the website content in a logical and consistent manner, utilizing appropriate heading structures and labels to assist users in understanding the information hierarchy. Rules with spacing and styling has also been used with learning differences accounted for.
4. Colour Contrast: Our brand booklet features accessible colour combinations within our brand colour wave, and this has been applied to styling on our website.
5. ReciteMe: ReciteMe is our accessibility toolbar that all web users have access to. This includes features such as reading text, translation tools, a reading ruler, text and page style changes, colour changes and more.
6. Link Text: We have used descriptive link text to provide users with meaningful information about the destination of each link, improving navigation for users utilizing assistive technologies.

Accessibility Barriers

While we are committed to making our website accessible, we acknowledge that certain areas may still present accessibility challenges. We are actively working to address the following barriers:

• PDF Documents: Some of our older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of reviewing and updating these documents to ensure they meet accessibility standards.
• Third-Party Content: Our website may contain embedded third-party content that is not fully under our control. We strive to work with our third-party providers to encourage accessibility, but some content may not be fully accessible. This includes advertisements.
• Desktop vs Mobile: We are always striving to improve our mobile experience, but some users may find the desktop experience currently more accessible as we work through stylistic changes.

Feedback and Contact Information

We value your feedback and encourage users to report any accessibility issues encountered while using our website. If you have any suggestions, questions, or concerns about the accessibility of salfordsu.com, please contact us using the following email address:
Email: students-union@salford.ac.uk

We will make every effort to address your concerns and provide timely responses to accessibility inquiries.
We also have our online complaints form to use for any grievances related to the website and the students’ union as a whole.

Further Actions

We are committed to maintaining and improving the accessibility of our website. Going forward, we will continue to:

This accessibility statement was last updated in June 2026, and we will review and update it regularly to reflect any changes or improvements to the accessibility of salfordsu.com.

Salford SU is dedicated to ensuring equal access to information and services for all users. We appreciate your support and feedback as we strive to make our website as accessible and inclusive as possible.