Accessibility statement for the LGA Events app, run by the LGA and based on technology by Eventsforce and RD Mobile
Accessibility statement for the LGA Events app
This accessibility statement applies to LGA Events app. This app is run by the LGA and is based on technology by Eventsforce and RD Mobile. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this app. For example
You should be able to:
- change contrast levels and font size
- Navigate through most of the app using a keyboard or voice recognition software
- listen to most of the app using your device’s screen reader, including VoiceOver and TalkBack
- Use your mobile device’s accessibility functions to zoom in to over 200%
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible this app is
We know some parts of this app are not fully accessible:
- The app can only be viewed in portrait orientation
- Some text and graphical elements do not have sufficient colour contrast
- Not all text elements can be enlarged
- Some interactive elements can’t be activated via external keyboard
- Certain user interface components may not be correctly announced via screen reader
- Some status messages may not be announced to users of screen readers
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this app in a different format contact:
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in five working days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this app
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this app. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact:
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 app’s accessibility
The LGA is committed to making its website and applications 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
The app does not respect changes in device orientation and as such content can only be viewed in portrait orientation – this fails WCAG 2.2 criteria 1.3.4 Orientation
Certain text and other graphical elements do not have sufficient colour contrast against their respective backgrounds – this fails WCAG 2.2 criteria 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast and 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
Some filter and search components on listing pages do not respond to changes in device text size – this fails WCAG 2.2 criteria 1.4.4 Resize Text
There are instances in the app where interactive elements may not be correctly announced to users of assistive technology – this fails WCAG 2.2 criteria 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
Some interactions within the app trigger status messages; however these messages are not always conveyed to users of assistive technology. This fails WCAG 2.2 criteria 4.1.3 Status Messages
Some text fields are missing form labels – this fails WCAG 2.2 criteria 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
Disproportionate burden
At this time, we have not made any disproportionate burden claims.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 7 June 2022. It was last reviewed on 10th June 2025.
This app was last tested in June 2025. The test was carried out in-house by the LGA.