Accessibility Statement
East Coast Web Design 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.
Our Commitment
We believe that our website should be accessible to all, regardless of ability or technological limitations. Our goal is to provide an inclusive online environment where everyone can easily access information about our services and interact with our content.
Compliance Status
This website aims to conform to Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)’s Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
We are actively working to achieve and maintain this standard. Our website has been built with accessibility in mind from the ground up, utilising semantic HTML, clear navigation, and appropriate alt text for images.
Partially Conformance: This website 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. We are aware of the following areas that currently do not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA, and we are actively working to address them:
- Older PDF Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully tagged for screen readers or optimised for accessibility. We are in the process of reviewing and converting these to more accessible formats where possible.
- Awaiting Full Audit Results: We are currently awaiting a full, comprehensive accessibility scan and audit of the entire website. Once these results are available, we will prioritise and address further identified issues to enhance overall compliance.
We are committed to resolving these issues and continuously improving accessibility across our site.
Accessibility Measures Taken
To help us make the East Coast Web Design website a positive place for everyone, we have implemented the following accessibility features:
- Semantic HTML: We use appropriate HTML elements to structure content, enhancing navigation for screen readers and other assistive technologies.
- Keyboard Navigation: The website can be navigated and used entirely with the keyboard.
- Alternative Text for Images: All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text (alt text) for users who are unable to view them.
- Clear Headings: Content is structured using clear and logical heading hierarchies.
- Contrast Ratios: We strive to maintain sufficient colour contrast between text and background colours for readability.
- Resizable Text: Users can adjust the text size using browser settings without losing content or functionality.
- Consistent Navigation: Our navigation menus are consistent across the site.
- Form Accessibility: Forms are designed with clear labels and error handling for ease of use with assistive technologies.
- Skip to Content Link: A ‘Skip to main content’ link is provided at the top of each page for keyboard and screen reader users.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the East Coast Web Design website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on this website, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 085 844 2859
- Contact Form: https://eastcoastwebdesign.ie/build-your-online-presence/
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days.
Formal Complaints
If you are dissatisfied with our response to your feedback, you have the right to escalate your complaint. In Ireland, the compliance authority for the European Accessibility Act (for online services like those provided by East Coast Web Design) is the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). You can find more information on how to complain to them on their official website: https://www.ccpc.ie/.
Technical Information
The accessibility of the East Coast Web Design website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML5
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Date of Preparation and Last Review
This statement was prepared on November 24th, 2025.
This statement was last reviewed on November 24th, 2025.