Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Statement
CitA is committed to making the Skillnet MMC Accelerate platform accessible, in accordance with European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020.
This accessibility statement applies to www.skillnetmmcaccelerate.ie
Compliance Status
CitA is working to ensure this platform is fully compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA. A full review of representative pages is underway. The Accessibility Statement will be updated to reflect the Accessibility Level of the platform once this is complete.
CitA is committed to providing a platform that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are currently working with Annertech to ensure we meet accessibility standards. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and adhering to the required accessibility standards.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
Accessibility Features of this Website
Accessibility Features: have been created using Accessible.ie | Ensuring Compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) - Design Reviews, Audits, Code Updates, and More
Skip to content link – is functional on all webpages to allow keyboard users to bypass repeated sections like navigation panes.
Keyboard/Screen reader navigation – has been implemented across all areas of the website to assist users who navigate using assistive technologies or without a mouse.
Accessible images – to inform users using a screen reader or other assistive technologies of an image’s contents.
Accessible forms – have correct focus order and validation.
Useful, descriptive link text – to inform users where links will bring them.
Correctly structured content with good heading usage – to increase readability and assist users using screen readers or other assistive technologies.
Cross operating system compatibility and mobile navigation – to ensure consistency in layout and navigation across all devices and operating systems.
Google translate:
This site may use Google Translate. Google Translate is a free translation service which instantly translates text and web pages. Google Translate is an external service. We cannot control the quality and accuracy of the translated content. Users relying on translations on this website using Google Translate do so at their own risk.
Non-accessible Content
As we carry out regular testing and accessibility auditing to ensure ongoing accessibility compliance on our platform, CitA may become aware of certain areas/modules/templates on the platform where we could improve in terms of accessibility.
We strive to maintain a Level AA conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
Third-party content:
There are areas of our platform controlled by third-party companies, such as Youtube and Vimeo. These are not funded, developed, or controlled by CitA, Skillnet MMC Accelerate or Skillnet Ireland, but work is in progress to resolve as many issues related to these areas as feasibly possible.
Preparation of this Accessibility Statement ?
The Statement was prepared by Annertech to advise where Annertech performed a blend of manual and automated accessibility tests using multiple platforms like Windows (JAWS, NVDA), Mac (VoiceOver), iOS (VoiceOver) and Android (TalkBack) and their native accessibility tools. These issues were presented to the development team who are amending these issues and bringing the website into WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
Feedback and Contact Information
If you find any problems with this or any aspect of this Platform, please contact lauren@cita.ie
Enforcement Procedure
If you are not happy with our response or if you want to raise an accessibility issue that is not related to this platform, you can make a complaint via lauren@cita.ie.
PDF Documents
Some pages on this platform may, by necessity, contain Adobe PDF content. To view these documents you will need to install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you cannot access the information in any PDF document, please contact lauren@cita.ie for assistance.
Where content is not easily accessible, please contact lauren@cita.ie who will be pleased to help with your enquiry.
Improvements:
We are continuously seeking solutions that will bring all areas of our platform up to the same level of overall web accessibility. In the meantime, should you experience any difficulty in accessing the Skillnet MMC Accelerate Platform please don’t hesitate to contact lauren@cita.ie.
A formal quality assurance process was carried out by Annertech on the Skillnet MMC Accelerate website with a combination of automated, semi-automated, and manual accessibility audits.
Enforcement Procedure
If you are dissatisfied about how we respond to your request or complaint, you can complain to the Office of the Ombudsman under the terms of the Disability Act 2005.
Office of the Ombudsman,
6 Earlsfort Terrace,
Dublin 2,
D02 W773
Tel: +353 (0)1 639 5600 E-mail: complaints@ombudsman.ie