Enable Ireland is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882).
This accessibility statement applies to content published on www.enableireland.ie.
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 level AA, due to the non-accessible content listed below.
The 'Reach Deck' tool bar provides a variety of accessibility features which enables visitors to access content in a way that suits them best. Its features include text-to-speech, reading and translation support. The Reach Deck tool bar is accessible by clicking on the Reach Deck Icon or Accessibility Tool link at the top of each webpage.
Despite our best efforts to ensure the accessibility of www.enableireland.ie, we are aware of some limitations, which we are working to fix in the next 6 – 12 months. Please contact us if you encounter an issue not listed below.
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:
1. Images and Media
- Some images do not have appropriate alternative (alt) text.
- Decorative images may not be marked up correctly to be ignored by screen readers.
- Video content may lack transcripts or audio descriptions.
- Some icon-based links/buttons may not be labeled for screen reader users.
- Some content is presented as images of text rather than real text which can create issues for users who rely on screen readers.
2. Navigation and Structure
- Some interactive elements may not be fully operable via keyboard alone.
- Focus indicators may be missing or not clearly visible.
- The site structure may lack semantic HTML (e.g., missing headings or ARIA roles).
3. Forms and Checkout Process
- Form fields may not have associated labels or accessible names.
- Error messages are not always programmatically associated with form fields.
- Some required fields are not announced correctly by assistive technologies.
4. Colour and Contrast
- Some text may have insufficient colour contrast against the background.
5. Responsive Design and Zoom
- Horizontal scrolling may be required on mobile devices.
6. Dynamic Content and ARIA
- Some dynamic content updates may not be announced to screen reader users.
- There may be some inconsistencies in how ARIA roles and attributes are used.
7. PDFs and Other Documents
- Linked PDF or downloadable documents may not be fully accessible.
8. Third-party Content
- Third-party widgets, plug-ins, or embedded content may not be fully accessible.
This statement was prepared on 27 June 2025.
The statement was prepared based on a self-assessment of a representative sample of web pages conducted by Monsoon Consulting using the WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool) and VoiceOver screenreader.
The statement was last reviewed on 28 June 2025.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of www.enableireland.ie, If you encounter any accessibility barriers or require information in an alternative format, please contact us:
Email: communications@enableireland.ie
Phone: 01-872 7155
Postal Address: Communications Manager, Enable Ireland, 32F Rosemount Park Drive, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 11, Ireland
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 10 working days.