Accessibility

This accessibility statement applies to bins.cheshireeast.gov.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 (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver).

Collection calendar accessibility

To focus the collection calendar (shown on the dashboard page) use the alt+c keyboard shortcut. You can then navigate the calendar using the arrow and tab keys.

ReachDeck Listen and Translate

We use ReachDeck, an accessibility and reading support add-on that helps you to read the content. To learn more about ReachDeck, visit the Texthelp website.

Text to be spoken is sent via SSL to servers managed by Texthelp to generate and stream audio data.

Text for translation is sent via SSL to Google Translation servers.

What we're doing to improve accessibility

We are constantly trying to improve the accessibility of our website.
We have a subscription with accessiBe who run automated reports on our website. This highlights instances that require attention.

Compliance status

This website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

If you find any accessibility problems, you can e-mail us at webteam@cheshireeast.gov.uk.