Web Accessibility Statement | Faculty of Classics

This Accessibility statement applies to the Faculty of Classics website.

The Museum of Classical Archaeology also has a Web Accessibility Statement for it's pages on this website, and which also covers the Museum's separate Online Catalogue website. This is because the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’) apply to the Museum as a National Portfolio Organisation funded by ACE.

These websites are run by the Faculty of Classics. The University of Cambridge also has its own Accessibility Policy.

We are committed to making our websites and mobile applications accessible, in accordance with Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. 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

We've also made the 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

All pages should comply with WCAG 2.1 AA and where possible comply with WCAG2.2 AA.

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

some text, links and buttons have poor colour contrast
some page headings are labelled in the wrong order
some tables are difficult to understand for screen readers
some buttons cannot be interpreted by assistive technology
some elements are not keyboard accessible
some pages don't have fully functioning responsive design
most older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software
some live and pre-recorded video and audio do not have transcripts, audio descriptions or captions
many images do not have text descriptions

Requesting information in a different format

If you need information on this website in a different format, email administrator@classics.cam.ac.uk.

Creating alternative format documents

If you are a student or member of staff with a disability, you can convert inaccessible files with SensusAccess software. It converts documents, text or files into an e-book, text file, audio or braille. You can also use this service if you support someone in the University with a disability.

What to do if you can't access parts of this website

Please get in touch if you need information from this website in a different format, like large text or an accessible PDF.

Email: administrator@classics.cam.ac.uk

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

Please do tell us if you find a problem with this website. We are a small team but we are always looking to improve the accessibility of our webpages. If you find any problems that aren’t listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: administrator@classics.cam.ac.uk.

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

The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’) do not apply to the University of Cambridge (although they do apply to the Museum of Classical Archaeology). However, the University of Cambridge is committed to making its websites and mobile applications accessible and in this regard to complying voluntarily with the accessibility regulations. This accessibility statement is published in that context.

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.

Non-accessible content

Many images do not have a text alternative, so people using a screen reader cannot access the information. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.1.1 (non-text content).

Some video and audio files on our site do not have audio description, transcripts or captions. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criteria:

1.2.2 (captions pre-recorded)
1.2.3 (audio description or text alternative)
1.2.4 (captions live)

The hierarchy of some page headings is incorrect. This means that information may be presented in the wrong order to people using assistive technology. This fails WCAG 2.1 success criterion 1.3.2 (Meaningful sequence).

Some text, links and buttons have poor colour contrast. This fails WCAG2.1 success criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast – minimum)

Some URL link text does not describe its purpose or destination. This means that it is not always clear where a link will take the user. This fails WCAG2.1 success criterion 2.4.4 (Link purpose)

Older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software.

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

PDFs and other documents

Some of our older PDFs and word documents don’t meet accessibility standards - for example, they may not be structured so they’re accessible to a screen reader. This doesn’t meet WCAG 2.1 success criterion 4.1.2 (name, role value).

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

Live video

We do not plan to add captions to live video streams because live video is exempt from meeting the accessibility regulations.

What we're doing to improve accessibility

We are committed to continuing to improve accessibility to our website. If you would like to help us test this website, please get in touch: administrator@classics.cam.ac.uk

Preparation of this Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 8 September 2026. It was last reviewed and updated on 8 September 2026.