Accessibility Statement
Our Commitment to Accessibility
RIP Memorial 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.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define 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. RIP Memorial 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.
Measures Taken
We have taken the following measures to ensure accessibility:
- Semantic HTML structure
- ARIA landmarks where appropriate
- Keyboard navigation support
- Colour contrast compliance
- Text alternatives for non-text content
- Form labels and error identification
- Responsive design for different viewing contexts
Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
- Descriptive headings and labels to help with navigation
- Alt text for all informative images
- Consistent and predictable navigation
- Visible focus indicators for keyboard users
- Readable font sizes and line spacing
- Zoom capabilities without loss of content or functionality
Known Accessibility Issues
Despite our efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some aspects of our website that are not fully accessible:
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software
- Some third-party content may not meet accessibility standards
- Certain dynamic content may not be fully accessible without JavaScript
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of RIP Memorial. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
- Email: accessibility@ripmemorial.ie
- Phone: +353 (0) 1 234 5678
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Assessment Approach
RIP Memorial assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation using assistive technologies and keyboard testing
- Automated testing tools
- User testing with individuals who use assistive technologies
Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility
RIP Memorial is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
- Speech recognition software
- Screen magnification software
- Keyboard-only navigation
The website is also designed to be compatible with recent versions of the following browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
Additional Resources
For more information about web accessibility, we recommend the following resources:
Formal Approval of This Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement is approved by the management of RIP Memorial.
Last updated: 21 March 2025