Accessibility Statement

Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN)
(www.emn.org.uk)

Commitment to accessibility

Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN) is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

As a membership organisation supporting engineering and manufacturing businesses across the North East, we recognise that our audience includes professionals, SMEs, partners, and stakeholders with a wide range of accessibility needs. We are committed to making our digital content clear, usable, and inclusive for everyone.

Compliance status

This website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 AA standard, which are widely recognised as the benchmark for accessibility in the UK.

We know that some parts of the site are not yet fully accessible, and we are actively working to improve these.

Known accessibility issues

Some areas of the website may not currently meet full accessibility standards. For example:

  • Some downloadable resources (such as PDFs, reports, or member information) may not be fully accessible
  • Certain images or graphics used in industry content, case studies, or event pages may lack appropriate alternative text
  • Navigation and page structure may not be fully optimised for screen reader users
  • Colour contrast and font sizing may vary across older pages
  • Legacy content and plugins may affect accessibility and usability

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We are working to improve accessibility across the EMN website by:

  • Updating the website platform, plugins, and security to maintain performance and accessibility
  • Improving content structure to support assistive technologies such as screen readers
  • Ensuring new content, including event listings, member news, and industry updates, follows accessibility best practice
  • Reviewing existing documents and converting key materials into accessible formats
  • Improving colour contrast, readability, and overall user experience
  • Providing clear navigation for members, partners, and stakeholders

Reporting accessibility problems

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website.

If you experience any issues or are unable to access content, please contact us:

When contacting us, it helps if you provide:

  • The web page address (URL)
  • A description of the issue
  • The device and browser you are using

We aim to respond to all accessibility enquiries promptly and will work with you to provide the information you need.

Alternative formats

If you require information from this website in a different format (for example large print, accessible PDF, or another format suitable for your needs), please contact us at enquiries@emn.org.uk, and we will do our best to provide it.

Enforcement procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may wish to contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for further guidance.

Technical information

This website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Modern web browsers such as Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox
  • Assistive technologies including screen readers and voice recognition software

We aim to ensure that the website remains usable across devices, including mobile and tablet, for members accessing information on the go.

Preparation of this statement

This statement was prepared on: 01/06/2026
Last reviewed on: 01/06/2026