Accessibility Statement for MyCascade

This accessibility statement was last updated on 22 January 2026. It applies to the IRIS Cascade MyCascade employee self service web app. . It does not apply to the main IRIS Cascade web app legacy Cascade mobile iPhone or web app, the IRIS Cascade website, or any other IRIS product or website.

For information about supported web browsers and screen readers, visit our System requirements page.

For information about the latest improvements to this product, visit our [What's new](https://help-iris.co.uk/hr/cascade/gettingstarted/whats-new.htm) page.

IRIS Cascade main accessibility characteristics

Summary

The application meets all of the relevant WCAG 2.2 Level A success criteria, most of the relevant Level AA success criteria, and some of the relevant Level AAA success criteria.

Most of the basics work well. Pages have clear structure, headings and labels are used well, links make sense in context, and the keyboard can reach and operate most things with a visible focus outline. Text can be resized, content reflows on small screens, and colour contrast meets the normal standard. The app does not include audio or video. Sign‑in is accessible without solving puzzles, and status messages are announced to assistive tech. Some things still need work: a few tasks do not offer a confirmation step; small notices can disappear before you can act; and if your session times out you might lose unsaved work. People who need very high contrast or extra navigation aids may still find some parts harder to use.

Using a keyboard

  • All main controls and links can be used with a keyboard.

  • Keyboard traps are avoided, and you can move between all areas using the keyboard.

  • Focus indicators are present and easy to see.

Page regions, headings and element types

  • The app uses clear headings and regions to help users find information.

  • All form fields and buttons have accessible labels.

  • Pages are titled correctly and follow a logical order.

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Images, charts, audio, video and documents

  • Most images are decorative and do not need alternative text.

  • The app does not include audio or video content, so captions and audio descriptions are not present.

  • Images of text are not used, which helps users who need to resize or read text more easily.

Colours and styling

  • Most text and icons have good colour contrast.

  • You can resize text, and the app supports zooming and reflow.

  • Some very high contrast settings (AAA) are not fully met.

 

Language

  • The app is presented in clear English.

  • All abbreviations are explained, and the reading level is suitable for most users.

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Animations and timing

  • Animations can be turned off in your system or browser preferences.

  • There are no time-limited actions except for session timeouts, which may cause unsaved changes to be lost.

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Scaling and responsiveness

  • The app works well on different screen sizes and supports zooming.

  • All controls remain usable when the display is resized.

 

Standards and regulations

We use Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 as a technical reference. Our ultimate aim is to make our applications as accessible as possible.

Prioritising the most used features

We think it's right to prioritise our efforts on making the features used the most and by the largest number of users as accessible as they can be. As a result, other parts of the product that are used only occasionally may be more difficult for some users to use.

Customisation of content by your organisation

Some parts of the product can be customised by your organisation. This can include the content of pages, forms, instructions, emails and downloadable documents. These customisations may affect the accessibility of some features in a way that is out of our control.

Contact us with feedback or to report an accessibility problem

We have a customer support department who can direct your feedback to the right people. As an end-user, you can't normally contact the department directly. Instead, ask your manager or HR representative to find out who has responsibility for contacting us on your behalf.

Give them the following information to pass to us:

The type of device you were using (for example: iPhone 17, or Windows 11 desktop computer).

The web browser and any assistive technology or applications you were using.

The pages or features where you found the problem.

A description of the problem.

Your contact details and the most accessible way to reach you, if you're happy for us to get in touch to find out more.

Accuracy and limitations

This Accesibility Statement provides summary guidance relating to a sample of the product, and is not intended to represent the needs of any individual or specific group of users. It should not be relied on to form part of any contract.

 

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