Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Statement

The University is actively working towards increasing the accessibility and usability of its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services for disabled users. In doing so, it is acting in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Part Four (as amended by Special Educational Needs Disability Act 2001) and the Disability Discrimination Act 2005.

Web Accessibility

The University is striving to comply with all of the Priority 1 and 2 accessibility checkpoints across its web presence, as established in the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) web accessibility initiative (WAI). The WAI promotes a high degree of usability and accessibility for people with disabilities. The W3C promotes good practice amongst the web community via initiatives like WAI (http://www.w3.org/WAI/) Web Contact Accessibility Guidelines 1.0.)

It is possible that some of our older pages might not currently conform to these standards. However, we are actively engaging with content providers across the University to ensure that all future web pages are compliant with W3C guidelines for accessibility.

If you would like further information or are experiencing problems accessing Newcastle University website please contact webmaster@ncl.ac.uk.

Virtual Learning Environment

In investing in Blackboard, the University is committed to providing a secure, accessible web-based virtual learning environment. Blackboard is a system that allows tutors and students to share learning materials; to communicate and collaborate; and to evaluate and measure student progress. As it is web-based, it can be accessed from on and off campus.

Further information regarding Blackboard's accessibility can be found on the Blackboard site http://www.blackboard.com/clientcollateral/accessibility_AS_20071101.pdf.

Assistive Technology and Other Provision

The University is committed to improving the experience of disabled students on campus by: