This accessibility statement applies to content published by the Ulster-Scots Agency's Content Management System on the ulsterscotsagency.com domain.

This website is run by the Ulster-Scots Agency. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website and are committed to ensuring digital accessibility is a core part of our web development practice.

For example, you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts
  • zoom in up to 400% 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.

We have also made the website text as simple as possible to understand. AbilityNet provides advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is

We aim to ensure this website is accessible and usable for all users, regardless of technology or ability.

Accessibility issues are addressed as part of an ongoing programme of accessibility improvements.

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format (such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille), please contact us:

We will consider your request and respond within 10 working days. If you cannot access content such as maps on our ‘Contact’ page, please contact us for assistance.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us:

Enforcement procedure

The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 in Northern Ireland.

Technical information about this website's accessibility

The Ulster-Scots Agency 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 (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

Non-accessible content

Third-party content and functionality

Some parts of this website rely on third-party systems or software which are not fully under our control. These may include embedded tools, forms or interactive components.

PDFs and other documents

Some PDF and Word documents may not be fully accessible.

The accessibility regulations do not require us to fix PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018 if they are not essential to providing our services.

Any new documents we publish will aim to meet accessibility standards. We are also working to replace older documents with accessible alternatives where possible.

Disproportionate burden

We are not currently claiming disproportionate burden for any accessibility issues on this website.

How we tested this website

The website was last tested for accessibility in XXX.

Testing is carried out using a combination of:

  • manual accessibility auditing
  • automated testing tools

Key user journeys and representative pages are tested to ensure compliance.

What we're doing to improve accessibility

We are continually reviewing and improving the accessibility of this website.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 17 July 2026. The website was last tested in DD/MM/2026.