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Alpha accessibility statement

The Media Source is committed to making the platform usable by as many people as possible.

Last reviewed July 2026

Where we are today

The Media Source is currently in private alpha. Accessibility testing is ongoing and this statement will be updated as the platform matures. We have not yet completed a formal WCAG 2.2 AA audit, so we do not claim full conformance at this stage.

Our commitment

We aim to work towards WCAG 2.2 AA across the public pages and the authenticated dashboard. Accessibility is considered when we add new features and reviewed on an ongoing basis during alpha.

What we do

  • Semantic HTML and appropriate heading structure.
  • Visible keyboard focus states throughout.
  • Sufficient colour contrast for body text and interactive controls.
  • Text alternatives for meaningful images and icons.
  • Forms with labelled fields, clear validation messages and error summaries.
  • Responsive layouts that support zoom up to 200% without loss of content.
  • Skip links and consistent landmark structure.

Known limitations

  • Rich-text content submitted by users may contain formatting that does not meet AA (for example, images without alt text).
  • Third-party embeds included in press releases may not meet the same standard as the platform itself.
  • Some data-heavy admin tables are only partially optimised for screen readers.

Reporting a problem

If something on The Media Source is difficult to use, please tell us via our contact form, choosing the "Technical issue" category. Include a link to the page, a description of the problem, and (if relevant) the assistive technology you use. We aim to acknowledge enquiries as soon as reasonably possible during normal UK working days.

Alternative formats

If you need content in an alternative format (large print, plain text, audio), let us know via the same contact route.

Enforcement

If we do not respond adequately, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) or refer the matter to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).