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The Open University is committed to making its websites and mobile applications accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This accessibility statement applies to the STEM Events website at events.stem.open.ac.uk.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use our websites and mobile applications, and accessibility is an essential part of our mission. On our Accessibility hub, you’ll find information and guidance about accessibility at The Open University.
To adapt the content to your needs or preferences you should be able to:
AbilityNet also provides advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
On some pages, the “Skip to content” link may not correctly identify or move focus to the main content of the page. This can make it more difficult for keyboard and screen reader users to bypass repeated navigation. This fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) and will be resolved by the end of September 2027.
Some images may not have appropriate alternative text, and some decorative images may not be correctly identified as decorative. This may result in screen reader users either missing information conveyed by an image or hearing unnecessary descriptions of images which do not add meaning to the page. This fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 1.1.1 (Non-text Content) and will be resolved by the end of September 2027.
The structure of some pages may not always represent the intended reading order of the content when styles and visual positioning are removed. This may make some content more difficult to understand for people using assistive technologies. This fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 1.3.2 (Meaningful Sequence) and will be resolved by the end of September 2027.
Some pages may not have sufficiently descriptive or appropriate page titles. This can make it more difficult for users of assistive technologies to identify the purpose of a page or distinguish between multiple open pages. This fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 2.4.2 (Page Titled) and will be resolved by the end of September 2027.
Some links with the same visible link text may lead to different destinations without sufficient context to distinguish their purpose. This may make navigation more difficult, particularly for screen reader users who navigate using a list of links. This fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 2.4.4 (Link Purpose (In Context)) and will be resolved by the end of September 2027.
Some pages may contain controls or links that repeat functionality already available elsewhere on the same page. Where the same information is entered more than once as part of a process, it may not always be automatically populated or available for selection. This may fail WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 3.3.9 (Accessible Authentication (Enhanced)) or WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 3.3.7 (Redundant Entry), depending on the affected functionality, and will be resolved by the end of September 2027.
Some animated content may not provide users with an appropriate mechanism to pause, stop or hide movement where required. This fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 2.2.2 (Pause, Stop, Hide) and will be resolved by the end of September 2027.
This statement was prepared on 1 October 2026
This statement was last reviewed on 1 October 2026
This website was last tested on 1 October 2026
The testing approach taken involved:
This included the following test methods:
If you find that a certain section of our website is not accessible and you can’t get access to the information that you need please use the Open University Accessibility Feedback Form to request support and we will ensure that you are provided with the information you require. You will need to provide your contact details and Personal Identifier if you are a student so we can get back to you. You should expect to hear back from us within 5 working days.
The OU is very experienced in meeting accessibility needs for our students. In many cases we are able to provide module and other study support materials in alternative formats for students who indicate a need for this when completing a Disability Support Form.
In addition, some module materials are available in different formats and can be downloaded from module websites. Students can contact their Student Support Team for advice.
If you are a student, or someone who has had contact with the University before, and have a complaint about the accessibility of our websites, you should raise a complaint via the complaints and appeals process.
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 are based in the UK, and you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
