Accessibility Statement

Last updated: December 2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Sport Wales is committed to making our website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This accessibility statement applies to www.sport.wales.

Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 level AA, due to the non-compliances listed below.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features:

  • Skip to content link: A skip link is provided to allow keyboard users to bypass navigation
  • Semantic HTML: We use proper heading hierarchy (h1 → h2 → h3) and semantic HTML throughout
  • Focus indicators: All interactive elements display visible focus when navigating with keyboard
  • Colour contrast: Text meets WCAG 2.2 AA contrast requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
  • Form labels: All form fields have associated labels and accessible error messages
  • Responsive design: The website works across screen sizes and devices
  • Reduced motion support: The website respects the user's "prefers-reduced-motion" preference
  • ARIA attributes: We use ARIA attributes where needed to improve screen reader compatibility
  • Touch target size: Interactive elements meet the minimum 44x44 pixel size requirement

Non-Accessible Content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:

Non-Compliance with the Accessibility Regulations

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to update these.
  • Some embedded videos may be missing captions. We are adding captions to all new video content.
  • Some CMS-managed images may not yet have alternative text provided.

Disproportionate Burden

We are not currently claiming disproportionate burden for any content.

Preparation of This Statement

This statement was prepared on December 2025. It was last reviewed on December 2025.

This website's accessibility has been tested using automated tools (axe DevTools, WAVE) and manual review of keyboard navigation and semantic structure.

Feedback and Contact Information

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

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.

If you're not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical Information

Sport Wales is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compatible Technologies

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (with graceful degradation)
  • WAI-ARIA 1.2

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of this website. This includes:

  • Regular accessibility audits
  • Ongoing staff training
  • Incorporating accessibility into our development process
  • Welcoming user feedback
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