Add Accessibility Statement

source/_templates/crown-copyright.html

@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@
 {% if show_copyright and copyright %}
 <p class="copyright">
     {% if hasdoc('copyright') %}
-    {% trans path=pathto('copyright'), copyright=copyright|e %}© <a href="{{ path }}">Crown Copyright, </a> {{ copyright }}.{% endtrans %}
+    {% trans path=pathto('copyright'), copyright=copyright|e %}© <a href="{{ path }}">Crown Copyright, </a> {{ copyright }}{% endtrans %}
     <br/>
     {% else %}
-    {% trans copyright=copyright|e %}© Crown Copyright, {{ copyright }}.{% endtrans %}
+    {% trans copyright=copyright|e %}© Crown Copyright, {{ copyright }}{% endtrans %}
     <br/>
     {% endif %}
 </p>

source/_templates/show-accessibility.html

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+{# Displays a link to the .rst source of the current page. #}
+<div class="tocsection accessibilitylink">
+        <a href="{{ pathto('accessibility.html',1) }}">{{ "Accessibility" }}</a>
+</div>

source/accessibility.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,160 @@
+.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+    (c) Crown copyright Met Office. All rights reserved.
+    The file LICENCE, distributed with this code, contains details of the terms
+    under which the code may be used.
+   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+:html_theme.sidebar_secondary.remove: true
+:orphan:
+
+.. _accessibility:
+
+Accessibility statement for the Simulation Systems website
+##########################################################
+
+Details on producing an accessibility statement can be found on the `Central
+Digital & Data Office government website`_.
+
+This accessibility statement applies to content published on the
+`metoffice.github.io/simulation-systems`_ domain.
+
+This website is run by the `Met Office`_. We want as many people as possible to
+be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
+
+- zoom in up to 240% without problems
+- change the colours of the site
+- navigate most of the website using a keyboard
+- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
+- use most of the website using a screen reader on supported browsers
+- we’ve also made the website 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
+------------------------------
+
+We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
+
+- some links do not clearly explain where they lead, or that they lead to
+  external sites.
+- there are some external links to websites that may not be accessible.
+
+Feedback and contact information
+--------------------------------
+
+If you need information on this website in a different format like
+accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
+
+- email ML-Simulation_Systems_and_Deployment@metoffice.gov.uk
+
+We aim to respond to all reasonable requests for accessible information.
+
+Reporting accessibility problems with this website
+--------------------------------------------------
+
+We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find
+any problems not listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility
+requirements, emailML-Simulation_Systems_and_Deployment@metoffice.gov.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 Met Office is committed to making this 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 version 2.2`_ AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed
+below.
+
+Non-accessible content
+----------------------
+
+The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
+
+Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
+-------------------------------------------------
+
+- Some links do not clearly explain where they lead, or that they lead to
+  external sites. This fails `WCAG 2.1 success criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In
+  Context)`_.
+
+Disproportionate burden
+-----------------------
+
+- The pages generated by Sphinx contain some duplicate and empty form labels in
+  the header. Most are visually hidden but there are some such as the GitHub
+  etc. icons by the search field which are visible. This fails `WCAG 2.4.6
+  Headings and Labels`_ and `WCAG 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions`_. Sphinx is a
+  third-party, open source code base, and so is beyond the scope of this project
+  to fix, although we will apply updates as the code base develops.
+
+Content that's not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
+--------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+The `Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2)
+Accessibility Regulations 2018 legislation`_ does not require us to fix
+external, third-party websites that are neither funded nor developed by, nor
+under the control of the Met Office.
+
+How we tested this website
+--------------------------
+
+We have aimed to use an accessible tool, but we have not formally tested it.
+Tests will be carried out by the Simulation Systems and Deployment team. They aim to use the
+`WAVE`_ Web Accessibility Evaluation tool, the `lighthouse`_ tool, `axe DevTools
+on Chrome`_ tool, and the built-in Chrome and Firefox accessibility dev-tools.
+
+What we're doing to improve accessibility
+-----------------------------------------
+
+We always consider accessibility when writing documentation and aim to re-write
+inaccessible, complex text as we continue development. This website will be
+audited for accessibility at least yearly to highlight potential accessibility
+issues.
+
+Preparation of this accessibility statement
+-------------------------------------------
+
+This statement was prepared on 24 September 2025. It was last reviewed on 24 September 2025.
+
+.. _Central Digital & Data Office government website:
+   https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sample-accessibility-statement/sample-accessibility-statement-for-a-fictional-public-sector-website
+.. _Met Office: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
+.. _AbilityNet: https://abilitynet.org.uk/
+
+.. _Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2)
+   Accessibility Regulations 2018 legislation:
+   https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/952/regulation/4
+
+.. _Equality Advisory and Support Service:
+   https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
+
+.. _Github issue: https://github.com/MetOffice/simulation-systems/issues/new
+.. _metoffice.github.io/simulation-systems: https://metoffice.github.io/simulation-systems
+
+.. _Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2:
+   https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/
+.. _WCAG 2.4.6 Headings and Labels:
+   https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/headings-and-labels.html
+.. _WCAG 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions:
+   https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/labels-or-instructions.html
+.. _WCAG 2.1 success criteria 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context):
+   https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/link-purpose-in-context.html
+
+.. _WAVE: https://wave.webaim.org/
+.. _lighthouse: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lighthouse/blipmdconlkpinefehnmjammfjpmpbjk
+.. _axe DevTools on Chrome: https://www.deque.com/axe/devtools/

source/conf.py

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 # -- Project information -----------------------------------------------------
 
 project = 'Simulation Systems'
-copyright = 'Met Office 2025'
+copyright = 'Met Office'
 author = 'Simulation Systems and Deployment Team'
 
 
@@ -54,7 +54,9 @@
 html_theme = 'pydata_sphinx_theme'
 
 html_theme_options = {
-    "footer_start": ["crown-copyright", "sphinx-version"],
+    "footer_start": ["crown-copyright"],
+    "footer_center": ["show-accessibility"],
+    "footer_end": ["sphinx-version", "theme-version"],
     "navigation_with_keys": False,
     "show_toc_level": 2,
     "show_prev_next": True,