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The Carbonate Crew
Mt. Tsaus, Namibia. Photo by Ruaridh Alexander
About Us
We are an international and multidisciplinary group of Earth Scientists based at the University of Edinburgh, led by Prof. Rachel Wood. Our research focuses on the evolution of life on Earth in conjunction with changes in the Earth system, using fossil data, geochemistry and geochronology, with a special interest in carbonate geological settings.
This accessibility statement applies to The Carbonate Crew website (https://www.carbcrew.geos.ed.ac.uk)
This website is run by individuals associated to the University of Edinburgh. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
Zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
Change colors, contrast levels and fonts using browser settings
Navigate the entire website using just a keyboard
Navigate the website using speech recognition software
Listen to the website using a screen reader (including JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
Access all content and functionality without using a mouse
Navigate through the site with consistent, logical tab order
Use the "Skip to main content" link at the top of the page
We've also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Accessibility features implemented
This website includes the following accessibility features:
Semantic HTML5 structure with appropriate landmarks and headings
ARIA attributes to enhance navigation for screen reader users
Keyboard navigable components including the research grid, team cards, gallery, and contact forms
High contrast interface with contrast ratios meeting WCAG AA standards
Responsive design that reflows at high zoom levels (up to 400%)
Alternative text for all informative images
Focus indicators that are visible and meet contrast requirements
Accessible forms with associated labels
Accessible interactive components (gallery carousel, team cards)
Support for screen reader announcements for dynamic content
Support for text resizing without loss of functionality
Support for high contrast mode
How accessible this website is
We've worked to make this website as accessible as possible, but we know there may still be some limitations:
At extreme zoom levels (over 400%), some layout adjustments may be required
Some text displayed over images might be difficult to read
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille:
Write to: Rachel Wood, School of GeoSciences, Grant Institute, University of Edinburgh, James Hutton Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FE, U.K.
We'll consider your request and get back to you within 10 working days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us at Rachel.Wood@ed.ac.uk.
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
The Carbonate Crew is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.