Accessibility statement
This statement applies to Jamaican by Descent. I want as many people as possible to be able to use it. For example, you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts using your browser or device settings
- zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen
- get around the website using just a keyboard
- get around the website using speech recognition software
- listen to the website using a screen reader
I've also made the text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use (opens in a new tab) if you have a disability.
How accessible this website is
I know some parts of this website aren't fully accessible:
- The application forms from PICA and the Jamaican High Commission are PDFs published by those organisations. I can't control how accessible they are.
- The appointment-day PDF isn't tagged for screen readers. The same packing list is on the appointment-day page itself.
- Appointments are booked on the High Commission's booking pages, which this website doesn't run.
- The name check compares names as you type using JavaScript. Without JavaScript, it still works: select "Check names" to run the same check.
Feedback and reporting problems
If you find a problem that isn't listed on this page, or you need information in a different format, use "Report a problem with this page" at the bottom of any page, or report a problem now.
Technical information about this website's accessibility
I aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 (opens in a new tab) AA standard.
Compliance status
This website hasn't been independently audited yet, so I can't say it fully meets the standard. The known issues are listed above.
What I've done to make it accessible
- Forms follow the GOV.UK Design System patterns, with a label for every field, questions grouped with legends, and error messages that link to the field that needs fixing.
- Colours were chosen to meet WCAG AA contrast, and colour is never the only way information is shown.
- Every link, button and field has a clear focus style, and buttons are at least 44 pixels high so they're easy to tap.
- Results from the name check and checklist progress are announced to screen readers.
- The layout works on small screens without scrolling sideways.
Preparation of this statement
This statement was prepared on 13 November 2026. It's based on a self-assessment by the website's developer, not an independent audit.