Accessibility Statement
Irishtop.com is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user friendly for everyone.
This statement applies to content published on irishtop.com.
What We're Doing
To help us make the Irishtop.com website a positive place for everyone, we've been using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user friendly for everyone.
The guidelines have three levels of accessibility (A, AA and AAA). We've chosen Level AA as the target for the Irishtop.com website.
How Are We Doing
We've worked hard on the Irishtop.com website and believe we've achieved our goal of Level AA accessibility. We monitor the website regularly to maintain this, but if you do find any problems, please get in touch.
Let Us Know What You Think
If you enjoyed using the Irishtop.com website, or if you had trouble with any part of it, please get in touch. We'd like to hear from you:
- Email us at accessibility@irishtop.com
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Irishtop.com is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
What We Are Doing
We are committed to making our website accessible to all users. To achieve this, we have:
- Used semantic markup to convey the structure and meaning of content
- Made sure that all functionality is available from the keyboard
- Used headings, lists and other structural elements to convey meaning and structure
- Ensured that all links have descriptive text
- Provided alternative text for images
- Used sufficient color contrast throughout the site
- Made sure the site is readable and functional when text is enlarged up to 200%
- Avoided using color alone to convey information
- Made sure that interactive elements are clearly indicated
- Ensured that form fields have associated labels
- Provided clear instructions and error messages for forms
- Made sure that moving, flashing, or auto-updating content can be paused or stopped
- Ensured that the website is compatible with assistive technologies such as screen readers
- Provided multiple ways to find content, such as site maps and search functionality
- Made sure that the website is consistent in its layout and navigation
- Ensured that the website can be used without a mouse
- Provided skip links to help users navigate more efficiently
- Made sure that the website works across a range of devices and assistive technologies
Measures to Support Accessibility
Irishtop.com takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
- Include accessibility throughout our internal policies
- Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices
- Provide continual accessibility training for our staff
- Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities
- Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods
Known Issues
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Irishtop.com, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
Third-Party Content
Some third-party content may not be fully accessible. We are working with our partners to improve accessibility across all content.
Interactive Elements
Some interactive elements may require additional keyboard navigation support. We are continuously working to improve these features.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Irishtop.com. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:
- Email: accessibility@irishtop.com
We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days. When contacting us, please include:
- The web address (URL) of the content
- A description of the problem you experienced
- The web browser and assistive technology you were using
Formal Complaints
If you're not satisfied with our response, you can escalate the complaint. In the first instance, contact:
- Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
- Website: www.equalityhumanrights.com
- Telephone: 0808 800 0082
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').
Contacting Us by Phone or Visiting in Person
We provide a text relay service for people who are D/deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment.
Our offices have audio induction loops, or if you contact us before your visit we can arrange a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.
Find out how to contact us at:
- Email: info@irishtop.com
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Irishtop.com relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Irishtop.com, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
Known Issues
- Third-party content: Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible. We are working with providers to improve accessibility.
- Complex data tables: Some complex tables may be difficult to navigate with screen readers. We provide alternative formats where possible.
- Interactive maps: Interactive maps may not be fully accessible to all users. We provide alternative ways to access location information.
- Video content: Some older video content may not have captions or transcripts. We are working to add these for all video content.
Assessment Approach
Irishtop.com assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation
- External evaluation by accessibility experts
- User testing with people with disabilities
- Automated accessibility testing tools
- Manual testing with assistive technologies
- Code review for accessibility compliance
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology
Irishtop.com is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver
- Speech recognition software: Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- Browser zoom up to 200%
- Keyboard navigation
- High contrast mode
Irishtop.com is not compatible with:
- Browsers older than 3 major versions
- Mobile operating systems older than 5 years
Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Irishtop.com, there may be some limitations. Here are the limitations and alternatives:
- Images: Some images may lack alternative text. We are working to add proper alt text to all images.
- Videos: Some videos may not have captions or transcripts. We are working to provide these for all video content.
- Forms: Some forms may not be fully accessible. We are working to improve form accessibility across the site.
- Third-party content: Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible. We are working with providers to improve accessibility.
Assessment Approach
Irishtop.com assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation
- External evaluation
- User testing with people with disabilities
- Automated testing tools
- Manual testing
Preparation of This Accessibility Statement
This statement was prepared on January 1, 2025. It was last reviewed on January 1, 2025.
This website was last tested for accessibility compliance on January 1, 2025. The test was carried out by Irishtop.com using both automated tools and manual testing by accessibility experts.
We used the following methods to assess the accessibility of Irishtop.com:
- Automated accessibility testing using WAVE and axe tools
- Manual testing using keyboard navigation
- Screen reader testing using NVDA and JAWS
- Color contrast analysis
- Mobile accessibility testing
- User testing with people with disabilities
This statement was created using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.