Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Statement for Ireland & Britain

Last updated: 24 October 2025
Next review due: October 2026

This Accessibility Statement applies to the website www.irelandandbritain.com and specified subdomains listed below. Ireland & Britain Private Tours is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We design, develop, and test with accessibility in mind and pursue continuous improvement as standards evolve and as we receive feedback.

Standards and regulatory context

  • We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA across our website. See: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/
  • WCAG 2.2 builds upon WCAG 2.1 and introduces additional success criteria that benefit keyboard users, users with cognitive and learning disabilities, and users on mobile.
  • While the European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 358/2020) apply to public sector bodies, we voluntarily align our website to these recognised accessibility standards and practices.

Scope

This statement covers:

Content not fully within our control (third‑party platforms and embeds) is noted under “Third‑party content.”

Compliance status

As of the date above, this website is Partially Compliant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA due to the non‑compliances listed below. We are prioritising fixes by user impact and frequency.

Non-accessible content and reasons

  1. Non-compliance with WCAG (to be remediated)
    • Occasional insufficient colour contrast in legacy components (WCAG 1.4.3/1.4.11). Target fix: Q1 2026.
    • Rare instances of insufficient labels, names, roles, or values on interactive elements (WCAG 4.1.2/4.1.3). Rolling fixes as identified.
    • Some legacy pages or posts may contain images without complete alternative text and headings that need improvement (WCAG 1.1.1, 1.3.1). Rolling fixes as identified.
    • Intermittent focus visibility issues on older UI elements (WCAG 2.4.7). Target fix: Q1 2026.
  2. Disproportionate burden (archival content)
    • Historic PDFs or downloads (primarily 2018–2022) may not be fully tagged for screen readers. We prioritise remediation for high‑traffic and core user journeys. On request, we provide accessible alternatives within 5 business days.
  3. Third‑party content (outside our full control)
    • Booking engine, embedded maps, video players, and social media widgets supplied by third parties may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA. We engage with providers to improve accessibility and offer alternative contact/booking options. If you encounter a barrier with third‑party components, please contact us for assistance.

    4. Measures we take

    • Use semantic HTML with clear headings, labels, and roles.
    • Maintain sufficient colour contrast and visible focus indicators.
    • Ensure keyboard operability for navigation and forms.
    • Provide meaningful link text and skip‑to‑content options.
    • Announce dynamic content appropriately for assistive technologies.
    • Offer responsive layouts and sufficiently large tap targets on touch devices.
    • Write in plain language and avoid conveying meaning by colour, shape, or position alone.

    Technical specifications

    Accessibility of this website relies on:

    • HTML, WAI‑ARIA, CSS, and JavaScript
    • Modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox) on current desktop and mobile operating systems We aim to support the two latest major versions of these browsers.

    Assessment approach (“Preparation of this statement”)

    • This statement was prepared on 24 October 2025 following a self‑assessment supplemented by automated scans (axe, Lighthouse, WAVE) and manual verification (keyboard‑only and assistive technology checks using NVDA and VoiceOver) for critical user journeys (navigation, search, forms, booking flows).
    • Last reviewed on 24 October 2025.
    • We review this statement at least annually or after significant site changes.

    What we’re doing to improve

    • Periodic automated and manual audits.
    • Updating components for clarity, contrast, and focus states.
    • Adding or improving alternative text, headings, and link text.
    • Reviewing PDFs and downloadable assets; providing accessible alternatives on request.
    • Training content editors on accessible authoring practices.

    Requesting information in an accessible format

    If you need information on this website in an alternative format (for example, accessible PDF, large print, audio transcript, braille, or easy‑to‑read):

    Please include:

    • The page URL or document name
    • The assistive technology you use (if applicable)
    • The format you need

    Service level: We aim to acknowledge within 1 business day and provide alternatives within 5 business days.

    Feedback and reporting accessibility problems

    We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website and services. If you find any accessibility issues not listed above or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us using the details above. We will investigate and work to resolve issues promptly.

    Complaints and escalation (private company)

    As a private sector organisation, the statutory enforcement route for public bodies via the Office of the Ombudsman under the Disability Act 2005 does not apply to our website. However, we take accessibility complaints seriously. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may seek independent advice regarding your rights and potential avenues for redress, such as the National Disability Authority (NDA) for guidance or the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) for matters under the Equal Status Acts.

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    Accessible travel information

    For practical information about accessible travel options, step‑free routes, vehicles, accommodations, and on‑tour support, please see our Access Welcome Guide: