Accessibility Statement for SmartAgent
| Date of last review | 5th March 2026 |
This accessibility statement applies to the SmartAgent application hosted at the domain https://*.smartagent.app
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This application is owned and maintained by Gamma Communications plc or its subsidiaries. We want as many people as possible to be able to use it. For example, that means you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts
- navigate most of the application using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the application using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the application using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
We’ve also made the application text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
We have worked closely with SmartAgent users with different disabilities and access challenges, specifically a number of blind users, to test and refine our application to make sure it is usable in real world environments.
Please note that the SmartAgent application requires users to be using Google Chrome (Windows or Mac) or Edge (Windows only). Therefore, SmartAgent accessibility testing is limited to those platforms and browser combinations.
How accessible this application is
We know some parts of this application are not fully accessible:
- Some content may be unable to be interacted with using Dragon Naturally Speaking.
Feedback and contact information
If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact:
- Email enterprisesupport@gamma.co.uk
- Call +44 333 050 5152
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 14 days.
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 application’s accessibility
This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.
Previously non-accessible content
In an external Accessibility audit carried out in November 2024, the content listed below was found to be non-accessible for the following reasons, which have now been resolved.
Resolved non-compliance issues
| WCAG 2.2 AA Issue | Description | Resolution date |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 (Non-text Content) | Some image buttons within the “What you see is what you get” text editor have a null alternative and do not provide context to screen readers. | Released in v3.3 |
| 1.1.1 (Non-text Content) | Some expand containers may have an accessible name that does not announce its purpose when focused by a screen reader. | Released in v3.2 |
| 1.4.3 (Contrast (Minimum) | When viewing the any date selector, the currently selected day in white text lacks contrast against its light blue background. Additionally, when wrapping up a service, the grey “extend” text does not meet the contrast minimum when compared against its grey background. | Resolved |
| 1.4.10 (Reflow) | Content across the web app does not reflow when zooming to 400% with a browser width of 1280px. This results in the content becoming unusable as most of the page renders outside of the browser window and is unable to be scrolled. | Released in v3.5 |
| 2.1.1 (Keyboard). | When tabbing through the features of the “what you see is what you get” text editor, the features are unable to be interacted with using a keyboard. This includes buttons such as “bold” “italics” etc. | Released in v3.3 |
| 3.3.1 (Error Identification) | Some form fields across the platform may be required to submit the form but lack an associated mandatory field error | Released in v3.2 |
| 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions) | Some form fields that require specific inputs do not communicate this information in the form label. | Released in v3.2 |
| 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) | Some content that is displayed on hover is inaccessible and is not announced when navigating using a screen reader. This has been observed on tooltips displayed on tables across the platform. | Released in v3.2 |
| 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) | On the “templates” page, the expand options contain nested controls. Additionally, the “Cases” on the web chat also contain nested controls. This may impact the way content is announced by screen readers. | Released in v3.2 |
| 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) | The features of the “what you see is what you get” text editor (this includes buttons such as “bold” “italics” etc) have an inappropriate Aria role that may impact the way content is announced by the screen reader. | Released in v3.3 |
| 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) | Some elements on the platform, such as date selectors, are unable to be interacted with using Dragon Naturally Speaking (speech recognition software). | Released in v3.2 |
| 4.1.3 (Status Messages) | When carrying out a search on table content, the number of results is announced by the screen reader, however, at the same time the entire table is also announced. | Released in v3.2 |
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
Our accessibility roadmap below shows how and when we have improved, or plan to improve accessibility on this application. It outlines the work required and the work carried out so far.
2023
- Ran workshop with blind contact centre agents to understand how they do their job, and what product features are important to them. This then formed principles for how we should prioritise accessibility internally.
- Internal Accessibility Audit of SmartAgent identifying a host of improvements to the core product.
- Added testing with screen reader, voice control and keyboard only navigation to our QA definition of done on all front-end changes.
- Work carried out to improve core product including better support of keyboard and screen reader when handling incoming contacts.
2024
- July: Zoonou Ltd carried initial accessibility audit of SmartAgent, and a list of improvements identified.
- October: Initial phase of Zoonou Accessibility issues fixed as detailed below
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Skip Links | Allow users, especially those relying on screen readers or keyboard navigation, to bypass repetitive navigation menus and quickly jump to the main content of the page. |
| Chat Sidebar Navigation | Upon selecting the chat option from the left-hand navigation, the focus automatically moves to the chat window on the right side of the page for ease of interaction. |
| Dialler | The hold and resume options in the dialler now have clear and meaningful statuses easily read aloud by a screen reader. When the ‘Transfer’ button is selected, the focus automatically shifts to the ‘Enter number’ input field, and the screen reader announces Enter number. The screen reader now announces incoming calls. |
| Sortable Table Columns | Table columns in SmartAgent are now fully accessible, and screen readers can read the sorting options. |
| Pagination of Tables | When a query results in pagination, the visual label of the button at the bottom of the table now reads ‘go’ making it easier for screen readers to interpret. |
| Contact Search Advanced Search | The ‘To’ and ‘From’ fields now contain persistent ARIA labels for improved accessibility. |
- November: Received Zoonou accreditation and updated our Accessibility Statement based on Zoonou findings.
- Follow up session with blind contact centre agents to get feedback on latest accessibility improvements.
- We have implemented the following accessibility improvements:
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Keyboard Shortcuts | We updated our keyboard shortcuts to further improve accessibility and agent experience in line with standards. To review and share the updated shortcuts, please see this community page: SmartAgent Keyboard Shortcuts |
| Aria Attributes and Labels | Corrected unsupported ARIA labels on certain controls i.e the emoji buttons on Web Chat, Chat, Email. Enhances compatibility with assistive technologies, ensuring accurate accessibility information and preventing potential disruptions for screen reader users. Removed redundant Aria labels on focusable drop downs to improve accessibility on certain pages. Ensures screen reader compatibility, allowing all users to interact with drop downs and other elements effectively. |
| Button Labels | Added descriptive accessible names to buttons across the app, Improves usability for screen readers by ensuring all buttons and interactive elements are clearly labeled, facilitating effective interaction and navigation. |
| Consistent Labelling | Standardised accessible names across UI elements to match visible labels on key pages. Enhances usability for voice recognition users by ensuring accurate and consistent labelling, improving interaction and compliance with accessibility standards. |
| Enhanced Contrast | Enhanced contrast visibility for UI components, ensuring users can easily identify selected elements across all pages. |
| Form Structure | Added tags to form elements on ‘New Evaluation’ and ‘New Announcement’ pages. Enhances accessibility by ensuring screen readers correctly interpret and announce grouped elements, improving navigation for visually impaired users. |
| Hover Content Persistence | Updated hover-triggered content on Supervisor pages to remain visible when hovered over with a mouse pointer. Improves accessibility by allowing users to interact with additional content without it disappearing. |
| Input Autocomplete | Improves accessibility by enhancing form usability, allowing assistive technologies to identify and interact with input fields more effectively. |
| Interactive Controls | Restructured interactive controls in dropdown components across multiple pages which improves screen reader functionality by ensuring interactive elements are announced correctly, enhancing navigation and accessibility for users. |
| Keyboard Traps | Fixed keyboard navigation lock in the ‘Message’ field on Web Chat and Chat pages. Ensuring accessibility, allowing keyboard-only users smooth navigation across all elements. |
| Redundant Links | Removed redundant links in main navigation across all SmartAgent pages to streamline navigation for keyboard users. |
| Screen Reader | Enabled screen reader announcements for status and error messages across Web Chat, WhatsApp, SMS, Profiles, and QA pages. Improves accessibility by ensuring that status updates and error messages are clearly announced for users relying on screen readers. Resolved repeated content announcements for “Status” and “Back” elements on key pages, reduces confusion and improves navigation for screen reader users. Enabled screen reader announcements for form submissions and search confirmations. Improves accessibility by ensuring screen reader users receive real-time status updates, enhancing usability and awareness of completed actions. Enhanced table markup to ensure data is fully accessible to screen readers on key pages. Improves accessibility by allowing screen reader users to interact with and understand table data effectively, enhancing usability for visually impaired users. We’ve made changes to ensure when agents are opening certain sections of the app i.e. Contact History it prompts a screen reader to announce the data contained. |
| Skip Links | Allow users, especially those relying on screen readers or keyboard navigation, to bypass repetitive navigation menus and quickly jump to the main content of the page. |
| Visible Focus Indicator | Improves accessibility by helping keyboard users identify their current focus on interactive elements, supporting efficient and effective navigation throughout the interface. |
2025
- February: v2.94 app released - Accessibility improvement to Real-time Metrics filter
- July: v2.99 app released - Redesigned Red-Amber-Green statuses for Real-time Metrics dashboard in line with standards.
- November: v3.2 app released - Several accessibility improvements resolving the following issues:
| WCAG 2.2 AA Issue | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.1.1 (Non-text Content) | Some expand containers may have an accessible name that does not announce its purpose when focused by a screen reader. |
| 3.3.1 (Error Identification) | Some form fields across the platform may be required to submit the form but lack an associated mandatory field error |
| 3.3.1 (Error Identification) | Some form fields across the platform may be required to submit the form but lack an associated mandatory field error |
| 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions) | Some form fields that require specific inputs do not communicate this information in the form label. |
| 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions) | Some form fields that require specific inputs do not communicate this information in the form label. |
| 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) | Some content that is displayed on hover is inaccessible and is not announced when navigating using a screen reader. This has been observed on tooltips displayed on tables across the platform. |
| 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) | Some elements on the platform, such as date selectors, are unable to be interacted with using Dragon Naturally Speaking (speech recognition software). |
| 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) | On the “templates” page, the expand options contain nested controls. Additionally, the “Cases” on the web chat also contain nested controls. This may impact the way content is announced by screen readers. |
| 4.1.3 (Status Messages) | When carrying out a search on table content, the number of results is announced by the screen reader, however, at the same time the entire table is also announced. |
Read the full SmartAgent v3.2 release notes.
2026
- January: v3.3 app released - New ‘What You See Is What You Get’ (WYSIWYG) text editor implemented to address several accessibility issues. Note that the new editor is in ‘Pilot release’ currently, please contact us to enable the feature.
Resolved issues:
| WCAG 2.2 AA Issue | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.1.1 (Non-text Content) | Some image buttons within the “What you see is what you get” text editor have a null alternative and do not provide context to screen readers. |
| 1.4.3 (Contrast (Minimum) | When viewing the any date selector, the currently selected day in white text lacks contrast against its light blue background. Additionally, when wrapping up a service, the grey “extend” text does not meet the contrast minimum when compared against its grey background. |
| 2.1.1 (Keyboard). | When tabbing through the features of the “what you see is what you get” text editor, the features are unable to be interacted with using a keyboard. This includes buttons such as “bold” “italics” etc. |
| 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value) | The features of the “what you see is what you get” text editor (this includes buttons such as “bold” “italics” etc) have an inappropriate Aria role that may impact the way content is announced by the screen reader. |
Read the full SmartAgent v3.3 release notes.
- March: v3.5 app released which included support for 400% zoom
Resolved Issues
| WCAG 2.2 AA Issue | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.4.10 (Reflow) | Content across the web app now reflows and is usable when zooming up to 400% with a browser width of 1280px. |
Read the full SmartAgent v3.5 release notes.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 18/04/2024. It was last reviewed on the date at the top of the document.
This application was last externally audited on 29/10/2024. audit test was carried out by Zoonou Ltd.
Zoonou used WCAG-EM to define the pages tested and test approach.
