Padlet Backpack is an online collaboration tool that is a commercial product designed and developed by Wallwisherin accordance with internationally recognised Web Content Accessibility guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA. The site is run by Wallwisher on behalf ofCanterbury Christ Church University. We want as many people as possible to use this site so within the ‘native’ Padlet Backpack interface* you should be able to:
*Please note that content uploaded to Padlet Backpack is created by a variety of users and technologies, and as such cannot be guaranteed to meet all of these requirements.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
We know some parts of Padlet Backpack are not accessible
Wallwisher keep their own accessibility statement on Padlet Backpack which they will continue to revise as the product improves.
If you need content on Padlet Backpack provided as PDF, you can do this yourself or ask the owner of the Padlet if you are unable to do so.
If you need information on this website in another alternative format like large print, easy read, audio recording or braille you can contact TELaccessibility@canterbury.ac.uk. We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 10 working days.
The Student Disability Service is available to offer support with issues related to accessibility. Information on their service can be found on the Support for Disabled Students website.
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that aren’t listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact TELaccessibility@canterbury.ac.uk and we will get back to you within 10 working days.
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).
The TEL team are based on the Canterbury Campus on North Holmes Road. You can contact us by email TELaccessibility@canterbury.ac.uk.
Canterbury Christ Church University is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Padlet Backpack is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed above.
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Content in Padlet Backpack is uploaded by a wide range of users. It is not possible to confirm that all content is fully accessible. We are undertaking a programme of staff development to ensure staff make their materials compliant.
Wallwisher have been undertaking their own testing of Padlet Backpack which began in May 2020 and are currently in the process of testing against WCAG 2.1 AA standards. CCCU have requested to be kept updated with the results of this testing.
Currently CCCU has not undertaken any extensive testing of Padlet Backpack ourselves. However, we are exploring resources to allow us to do this in the future.
The University continues to work closely with Wallwisher to monitor accessibility and make improvements as required. In particular, Wallwisher are currently developing the following areas to address the accessibility issues listed above.
Content publishers are being required to undertake training to show them how to create accessible content. This should address issues with future in-accessible content being created, and help them to understand what changes need to be made to existing content to make it more accessible.
This document will be updated as plans for addressing accessibility issues in Padlet Backpack are implemented.
This statement was prepared on 6th December 2021.
It was last updated on 6th December 2021.