1.0 Overview of Accessibility Statement

2.0 Compliance Status

3.0 Non-Accessible Content

4.0 Exempted Content

5.0 Preparation of this accessibility statement

6.0 What we’re doing to improve accessibility

7.0 Support and Resources

8.0 Enforcement procedure

9.0 Version Control

1.0 Overview of Accessibility Statement

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website.

Therefore, to adapt the content to your needs or preferences in most cases you should be able to:

Resize text up to 200% without impact on the functionality of the website.
Zoom in up to 500% without loss of information or functionality, or the need to scroll in more than one direction.
Navigate the menus and all interactive functionality without a mouse and use assistive technology such as a screen reader.
Use transcripts or closed captions with most audio and video material
This accessibility statement applies to content specifically published on west.brothersofcharity.ie

2.0 Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 level AA, due to the non-accessible content listed below.

3.0 Non-Accessible Content

Should you wish to contact us regarding accessibility please see the feedback and contact information section below. We will do our best to ensure that any content you request is made available and accessible in a timely manner.

Some content on ESSS website does not fully comply with the European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020. For example:

PDF’s
Not using Plain English

4.0 Exempted Content

Content published prior to 23 September 2018 is exempt under the EU Web Accessibility Directive. Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is committed to ensuring all our content is as accessible as possible.

Please contact us if there is any inaccessible content that was published to our site prior to September 2018 that you wish to receive in an accessible format and we will end to assist you.

5.0 Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 12/04/2023 following a review of a sample number of pages against all relevant WCAG 2.1 AA Success Criteria and relevant EN 301 549 clauses.

This assessment was performed using a range of tools including:

Chrome browser
NVDA screen reader
Automated testing
Manual testing and Keyboard-only navigation testing

6.0 What we’re doing to improve accessibility

Our site is regularly reviewed with manual audits and by scans with an automated testing tool. In addition, we carry out user testing that includes users with disabilities. Testing with real users gives us valuable feedback about the real-world accessibility of our site.

7.0 Support and Resources

If you need support using computers, the web, and assistive technology please contact the Digital and Accessible Technology Team.

We also recommend the resource – My Computer My Way – https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/

8.0 Enforcement procedure

For information on making a complaint, please see our Complaints Policy and Local Complaints Procedure. This can also be requested via the contact details.

9.0 Version Control

The test was carried out internally using the third party quality assurance platform Silktide, which is able to review the full site in line with WCAG 2.1A succession criteria. You can request the full accessibility test report.

An audit using a mix of automated and manual techniques is scheduled for October 2024.

Date	Name	Comment
28/8/2023	Joyce Abolade and Ruth Macharia	Current and active policy

Policy Published: 28^th of August 2023

Document Owner: Enhanced Steps Support Services

HR Team Policy Reviewed by: Team Member

Policy Review Date: 28^th of August 2023

Policy Version No: 1.0

Next Review Date: 28^th of August 2023