Accessibility statement for deer online services
This policy applies to the content published on the following applications:
- Apply for an authorisation to shoot deer (Scotland): https://licensing-deer.nature.scot/deer-authorisations/apply
- Renew a deer authorisation: https://licensing-deer.nature.scot/deer-authorisations/renew
- Fit and competent register: https://licensing-deer.nature.scot/deer-fit-and-competent/intro
- Returns: https://licensing-deer.nature.scot/deer-return/submit
These applications are run by NatureScot. We want as many people as possible to be able to use these services. For example, that means you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
- zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using a keyboard or 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 these applications are
These applications are partially compliant with level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2).
We are aware of the following issues:
- some pages require more detailed instructions to help users understand complicated or unfamiliar interfaces
- some pages do not allow the user to set text style properties without changing the appearance of the text
We are continuing to make improvements to these services and aim to have the above issues fixed by May 2024.
Reporting accessibility problems
If you have difficulties accessing any areas of the application or have any queries or suggestions, please email us at: licensing@nature.scot.
How to apply using an alternative method
The NatureScot website hosts alternative versions of our Licensing forms.
If you require a different format, please contact our Licensing team. We aim to respond within 10 working days.
Postal address
Licensing Department
NatureScot
Great Glen House
Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
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 application's accessibility
We are committed to making our applications accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
How we tested this application
These services use components from the GOV.UK design system, which are frequently tested for accessibility.
During development, we used the aXe accessibility testing toolkit to identify any accessibility failures.
An external audit was conducted by Dig Inclusion Ltd (a GOV.UK Digital Marketplace supplier) in January 2024 which uncovered the issues listed in this statement. Work is currently underway to fix any identified issues.
What we're doing to improve accessibility
We will continue to make improvements to these services.
Whenever new features are introduced, we will test these using automated tools and internal quality assurance checks to ensure they meet the relevant accessibility criteria.
This statement was updated on 11 March 2024.