ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Last updated: December 2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Castle Oak Homes is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually work to improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to ensure equal access to all users.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

Measures We Take

Content Structure

  • Semantic HTML for logical structure
  • Hierarchical headings (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
  • Properly marked up lists and tables
  • Clear, descriptive page titles

Visual Design

  • Sufficient colour contrast (minimum 4.5:1)
  • Information not conveyed by colour alone
  • Text resizable up to 200%
  • Responsive design for all screen sizes

Navigation

  • Full keyboard navigation
  • Visible focus indicators
  • Skip navigation links
  • Consistent navigation

Images and Media

  • Alternative text for images
  • Captions for videos
  • Descriptions for complex graphics

Forms

  • Labelled form fields
  • Clear error messages
  • Keyboard-accessible controls

Known Limitations

  • Some older articles may not meet current standards
  • Third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
  • Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible

We are working to address these limitations.

Browser and Assistive Technology Support

Our website supports:

  • Current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Screen magnification

Feedback and Contact

We welcome feedback on accessibility. Please contact us:

Telephone: +353 21 427 5079 Contact form on our website Mail: Castle Oak Homes, West Cork Business and Technology Park, Clonakilty, County Cork, P85 FV48, Ireland

We aim to respond within five working days.

Alternative Formats

We can provide content in alternative formats on request.

Legal Compliance

Castle Oak Homes is committed to meeting accessibility requirements under:

  • Irish Disability Act 2005
  • EU Web Accessibility Directive (where applicable)
  • Equal Status Acts 2000-2018

Enforcement

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact:

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission 16-22 Green Street Dublin 7 D07 CR20

Website: https://www.ihrec.ie Telephone: +353 1 858 9601

Continuous Improvement

We regularly review our website, test with assistive technologies, and gather feedback to improve accessibility.

Statement Preparation

This statement was prepared in December 2025 based on self-evaluation and testing with accessibility tools.