Accessibility features
Every effort has been made to make nidirect accessible and easy to use for everyone, no matter what browser you choose to use, and whether you have any disabilities.
Accessibility standards
Maintaining an accessible site is an ongoing process and nidirect is continually working to offer an accessible and user friendly experience.
nidirect is designed to work well for everyone regardless of the device used to access the site.
nidirect works with various assistive technologies by:
- using good colour contrast
- using larger fonts
- using a simple uncluttered page layout
- allowing navigation using a keyboard only
- conforming with accessibility standards and usability best practices
nidirect endeavours to conform to the Worldwide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 (WCAG 2.2) at level AA.
Note, some sections of this website are controlled by third parties and so it has not been possible for the same standards of accessibility to be applied to them. If you have any problems using this website, tell nidirect by using the feedback form or by email on accessibility.nidirect@finance-ni.gov.uk.
Software to open documents
This website links to documents and files in a number of formats. You may need special software to read some of these files.
The link below provides more information on downloading free software to allow you to open different types of files.
Accessibility features
nidirect aims to be accessible and easy for everyone to use, regardless of ability, device or browser. nidirect is committed to maintaining and improving accessibility across the site.
How the site supports accessibility
nidirect is designed so that it works well with a wide range of assistive technologies and user needs, including:
- good colour contrast
- clear, readable fonts
- simple, uncluttered page layout
- full navigation using a keyboard
- compatibility with screen readers and other assistive tools
- adherence to recognised accessibility and usability best practice
Accessibility standards
nidirect aims to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.
Maintaining an accessible service is an ongoing process and improvements are made continuously.
Some parts of the site are delivered by third-party providers. Where this happens, it may not be possible to apply the same accessibility standards.
If you have problems using the website
If you experience any accessibility issues or have difficulty using any part of the site, you can tell nidirect using the feedback form or by emailing accessibility.nidirect@finance-ni.gov.uk.
Opening documents
nidirect links to documents in several formats. You may need particular software to open these files.
You can find guidance on downloading free tools to view different document types by visiting Help viewing documents.