Last updated: 21 August 2025
Applies to: https://ballyhaunisfrc.ie/
Our commitment
We want everyone to be able to use our website. That means people using screen readers, keyboards only, speech input, magnification, high contrast, mobile devices, and everything in between. If something gets in your way, that’s on us—please tell us so we can fix it.
Conformance status
This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. We designed, built, and tested the site to meet this standard across templates and core content.
What we’ve done to make the site accessible
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Logical, consistent navigation and headings
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Meaningful link text and visible focus states
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Text alternatives for non-text content (images, icons, charts)
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Forms with programmatically associated labels, clear errors, and instructions
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Sufficient colour contrast and scalable text (zoom to 200% without loss of content or functionality)
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Keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements (no “keyboard traps”)
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ARIA used sparingly and correctly, only where native HTML can’t express intent
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Captions or transcripts provided for embedded media we control
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Responsive layout that supports mobile and tablet accessibility features
Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology
This site works with the current and previous major versions of:
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Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on desktop
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Chrome, Safari, and Firefox on Android and iOS
Older or unsupported browsers (including Internet Explorer) may not offer the best experience—much like dial-up in a 5G world.
Technical specifications
Accessibility relies on: HTML5, WAI-ARIA 1.2 (as needed), CSS, and JavaScript. These technologies are relied upon for conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA.
Known limitations / out-of-scope content
While we aim for full accessibility, the following may be outside our direct control or may not fully meet AA at all times:
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Third-party embeds (e.g., maps, videos, booking tools) that we do not manage
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Legacy documents or media provided by external partners that may lack full tagging/captions
If you encounter an issue with any of the above, contact us and we’ll provide an accessible alternative.
Feedback and contact information
Spotted a barrier? Need content in another format (large print, audio, easy-read, braille, accessible PDF)? We’re happy to help.
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Email: info@ballyhaunisfrc.ie
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Phone: (094) 963 0929
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Postal address: The Friary, St Marys Abbey, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, F35 PF60
Please include the page URL and a brief description of the problem or the format you need. We aim to respond within 5 working days and resolve issues as quickly as possible.
Enforcement and complaints
If you’ve contacted us and are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your concern to our site manager at coordinator@ballyhaunifrc.ie. We take all accessibility feedback seriously and will review and act on substantiated complaints.
Assessment approach
Accessibility for this website was assessed by:
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Internal expert review & user testing with assistive technologies (keyboard-only, screen readers)
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Automated checks using industry-standard auditing tools
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Content governance to ensure new pages and media meet WCAG 2.1 AA before publication
Ongoing improvements
Accessibility is not “set and forget.” We will:
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Re-test templates at least annually and after major updates
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Train staff and contributors on accessible content practices
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Monitor user feedback and track fixes publicly on this page (see “Change log” below)
Change log
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21 Aug 2025: Initial statement published confirming WCAG 2.1 AA conformance.