Accessibility
Accessibility Statement
EPIC is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020.
This accessibility statement applies to https://www.epiconline.ie
Compliance Status
This website is fully compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 level AA.
EPIC is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are currently working with Vially and Vision Ireland 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
Accessible forms – have correct focus order and validation.
Accessible tables – have correct labels.
Useful, descriptive link text – to inform users where links will bring them.
Keyboard/Screen reader navigation – has been implemented across the website to assist users who navigate the site using assistive technologies or who do not use a mouse.
Skip to content link – is functional on all webpages to allow keyboard users to bypass repeated sections like navigation panes.
Accessible images – to inform users using assistive technologies about an image’s contents.
Accessible tables – have correct labels.
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.
Non-accessible Content
All content in the named documents conform to WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
Preparation of this Accessibility Statement
The Statement was prepared by Vially where Vially performed a blend of manual and automated accessibility tests using multiple platforms Windows (JAWS, NVDA), Mac (VoiceOver), iOS (VoiceOver) and Android (TalkBack) and their native accessibility tools. A detailed issue log was created to measure against WCAG 2.1 standards. These issues were presented to the development team who are amending these issues and bringing the website in to WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
This statement was created by Vially in August 2024.
The statement was last reviewed in August 2024.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you have any comments or find any problems not listed on this page, please contact info@epiconline.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 website, you can ask the Ombudsman to look into it. Contact the office of the Ombudsman or read guidance on how to make a complaint.
WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Auditing Service
If you would like your website, application or digital documents reviewed and tested against the WCAG 2.1 standards, please contact the Vially team at hello@vially.io.