Accessibility statement for mmu.ac.uk/rise 

Our platform has been designed and organised to make it as simple, intuitive and accessible as possible for users. 

Accessibility statement 

This statement applies to content published on the Rise experiential learning platform.  It does not apply to the various other websites associated either with mmu.ac.uk or Manchester Metropolitan University. 

The platform is hosted by Moodle and run by Manchester Metropolitan University.  We want everything we do to be accessible and we’re building our website so that it can be used by as many people as possible. 

The platform is designed so that: 

  • we meet the WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standard 

  • you can use it on as many devices as possible and you have the same experience on each device 

  • text is clear, simple and as easy to read as possible 

  • you can navigate the website with different input devices (mouse, touch screen, keyboard, speech recognition software) 

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you are disabled. 

How accessible is our website? 

Our platform is designed to be accessible; however we know that there are occasions where individual elements are not fully accessible. We maintain an active programme of development, which includes addressing accessibility issues as they are found. 

We know there are some issues which need addressing.  These include: 

  • Ensuring all relevant content has alternative text 

  • Ensuring all element IDs are unique 

Additionally, we know: 

  • most older PDFs are not fully accessible 

  • videos may not be fully captioned. 

  • some very old content (less than 1%) does not wrap text on smaller devices. 

  • our platform has a large number of contributors.  When content is published, we sometimes need to fix small issues affecting individual pages. If you notice accessibility issues contact rise@mmu.ac.uk with a link to the affected page. 

Feedback and contact information 

If you need information on this platform in a different format, such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille: 

  • call: 0161 247 4646 

  • face to face at: The Student Hub, Business School, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6BH 

We’ll consider your request and aim to get back to you within ten days. 

Reporting accessibility problems with this platform 

If you find problems not listed here or think we don’t meet accessibility requirements, please use the contact details above to let us know. 

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 website’s accessibility 

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to making Rise accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. 

Compliance Statement 

This platform is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.  

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons: 

Non-accessible Content 

While effort has been made to ensure migrated content is accessible, some older content may not meet current accessibility standards. This may include PDF format documents and videos, and will be addressed as learning content is revised as part of periodic review. If specific issues are found please contact rise@mmu.ac.uk with a link to the affected page. 

Disproportionate Burden 

Not applicable. 

What we’re doing to improve accessibility 

Rise was migrated to a new platform April 2026. Accessibility was a key requirement of this work. 

All new PDFs, images and videos meet accessibility requirements, and we continue our programme of remediation for legacy content. 

We monitor the accessibility of Rise through clear guidelines, tools and governance to ensure we continue to maintain and improve the accessibility of our platform. 

Additionally, we continue to work with content contributors to help ensure all content is accessible. 

Preparation of this accessibility statement 

This statement was prepared on 8 April 2026.  

The platform has been assessed by the Equality Impact Assessment Working Group. 

The University scans all pages to ensure that the framework for delivering an accessible platform remains effective and that all content contributors are supported to deliver accessible content.Â