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). While our site currently aligns with many requirements, we are continuing to work towards full compliance 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 images – descriptive text used on many images (with improvements ongoing)
  • Accessible forms – forms designed with accessibility in mind
  • 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 improving accessibility and addressing known issues. Current shortfalls include:

  • Not all images currently have descriptive alt text
  • The website is not yet fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA

These areas are being reviewed and updated as part of our accessibility improvement plan.

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 is receiving ongoing training to improve knowledge of accessibility best practices. Accessibility remains an important part of our web management, and we are working to meet 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, some limitations remain:

  • Images: Not all images currently have alt attributes. This is being addressed.
  • WCAG Compliance: The site is not yet fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA, though improvements are ongoing.

If you encounter any issues or need assistance with specific content, please contact us.

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]
Approved by: WCAG.ie