Accessibility Statement

At Valentia Island, we are dedicated to ensuring that our digital platforms are accessible to everyone. Our commitment is rooted in providing an inclusive experience through a comprehensive approach that integrates manual accessibility evaluations, user testing, automated scans, and staff training.

Our Commitment

Valentia Island strives to ensure that all individuals, including those with disabilities, have full and equal access to our information, products, and services. Our objective is to create a digital environment that is barrier-free for all users.

This website has been developed in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and is fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. These standards guide our design, content, and functionality, helping us create an experience that is as inclusive and user-friendly as possible.

Measures to Support Accessibility

To facilitate meaningful access and effective communication, Valentia Island has implemented the following measures:

    • Fully responsive website across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
    • Keyboard accessibility – content can be accessed and navigated using only a keyboard
    • Clear heading structure – correct use of heading styles to organise content
    • Alt text for all images – descriptive text provided to support screen readers
    • Accessible forms – forms designed with accessibility best practices
    • Colour contrast – colour used carefully to ensure readability
    • Accessible CMS – our content management system supports accessibility best practices

Policies and Plans

We are committed to maintaining and continually improving accessibility. Our accessibility policies are reviewed annually to ensure ongoing compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA and the European Accessibility Act (EAA).

We have an accessibility improvement plan in place to monitor our website, address any issues that may arise, and implement enhancements as technologies and standards evolve.

Expertise and Testing

Our website has been developed to support accessibility, and we regularly review it to identify areas for improvement. Testing includes:

  • Self-evaluation by our team
  • External evaluation by WCAG.ie / Irish Media Agency

Training and Compliance

Our team participates in ongoing accessibility training delivered by both internal specialists and external experts. Accessibility remains an important part of our web management, and we are committed to meeting the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and related regulations.

Technical Specifications

The accessibility of Valentia Island’s website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, a small number of limitations may remain:

  • iframes: Some embedded iframe content may not be fully contained by landmarks. These are considered minor exceptions under WCAG techniques and do not affect the overall WCAG 2.2 Level AA conformance of the website.

If you encounter any accessibility issues or need assistance with specific content, please contact us and we will provide alternative formats or solutions where possible.

Assessment Approach

Valentia Island assessed the accessibility of its website by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation
  • External evaluation by WCAG.ie / Irish Media Agency

Resources

For more information on accessibility, you can refer to:

Contact Information

We are committed to making our digital assets accessible and welcome your feedback. Please contact us with any questions or suggestions:

We strive to respond to feedback within 2 business days.

Date Created: 17/09/2025
Last Reviewed: 17/09/2025
Approved by: WCAG.ie