Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement for the International Plant Names Index (IPNI)

Accessibility statement for the International Plant Names Index site. This website is run by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 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 200% 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)

We've also tried to make the text on our websites as simple as possible to understand. Sometimes we use scientific language to explain our work. When we do this, we try to offer an explanation in plain English, or link to content elsewhere on our websites that will provide more information.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible is this website

We know some parts of these websites are not fully accessible:

The following aspects of the site are not fully accessible:

  • Inaccurate alt text on logo  (1.1.1: Non-text Content, 2.5.3: Label in Name)
  • Inaccurate alt text on logo in footer (1.1.1: Non-text Content, 2.5.3: Label in Name)
  • Decorative images with alt text ( 1.1.1: Non-text Content)
  • Screen reader doesn't read additional information and error message if password input incorrectly (1.3.1: Info and Relationships)
  • There is no explainer for required form fields present (1.3.1: Info and Relationships, 3.3.2: Labels or Instructions)
  • The Hamburger menu button is missing a label (1.1.1: Non-text Content, 1.3.1: Info and Relationships, 1.4.10: Reflow)
  • Error messages disappear too quickly(1.3.1: Info and Relationships, 2.2.1: Timing Adjustable)
  • Error messages & helper text are not associated with their respective form fields (1.3.1: Info and Relationships)
  • Labels were inaccurate on some form fields (1.3.1: Info and Relationships)
  • Missing “Legend” attribute for radio buttons (1.3.1: Info and Relationships)
  • Some text does not meet contrast requirements (input field palceholderS) (1.4.3: Contrast (Minimum))
  • Some elements in the cookiebar don’t meet contrast requirements (Text and focus indication) (1.4.11: Non-text Contrast, 1.4.3: Contrast (Minimum))
  • The search field is too small at 400% zoom (1.4.10: Reflow)
  • Menu is unscrollable (1.4.10: Reflow)
  • The yellow focus indicator does not have sufficient colour contrast (1.4.11: Non-text Contrast)
  • Content appears on focus and hover using tooltips, which can only be closed using the mouse (1.4.13: Content on Hover or Focus)
  • Focus Order is illogica when selecting a registration type using the keyboard (2.4.3: Focus Order)
  • Focus can leave the expanded mobile menu (2.4.3: Focus Order)
  • The Register button texts meaning unclear in context. (2.4.4: Link Purpose)
  • Hamburger menu doesn't have visible focus (2.4.7: Focus Visible)
  • Search results automatically submit (3.2.2 On Input, 4.1.3 status messages)
  • Not all HTML conforms to the specifications (4.1.1: Parsing)
  • The registration journey is not conveyed to screen reader users (4.1.2 Name Role Value)
  • Tab panels are missing their expected keyboard interactions and the tabpanel roles are missing for the content part (4.1.2 Name Role Value)

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on these websites in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

We'll consider your request and get back to you in 3-5 working days.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We're always looking to improve the accessibility of these websites. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: info@kew.org.

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

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Technical information about this website's accessibility

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

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 5th July 2022. This page was last reviewed on 8th July 2022.

The website covered in this statement was last tested in May 2022. The test was carried out by Nomensa.

What we're doing to improve accessibility

Following audits across all Kew sites between October 2021 and July 2022, we have identified a number of areas where their accessibility can be improved. Some of these fixes have been made and we expect a significant number more to be made during the remainder over the next 6-12 months. We will regular review and update this statement as these changes are made.

Where else to find information about the accessibility of our sites: