Website Accessibility

Our Commitment

The Athy Heritage Company Ltd is committed to delivering digital accessibility for all users and this website has been developed in line with recognised Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These standards have guided our approach to design, content, and functionality, helping us create an experience that is as inclusive and user-friendly as possible for everyone. We will continue to maintain and enhance the accessibility of this website as part of our ongoing commitment to digital inclusion.

Conformance Status

We are committed to delivering digital accessibility for all users and this website has been developed in line with recognised Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These standards have guided our approach to design, content, and functionality, helping us create an experience that is as inclusive and user-friendly as possible for everyone. We will continue to maintain and enhance the accessibility of this website as part of our ongoing commitment to digital inclusion.

Non-accessible Content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:

  • Videos: Some videos on our site are used for decorative purposes only. They do not contain essential content and are therefore not required to meet accessibility standards. These videos are visually engaging but do not convey important information.
  • Pseudo: Some visual elements on our site are created using CSS pseudo-elements. These are used for decorative purposes only and do not convey essential information, so they are not required to be accessible.
  • Third-party applications: Some third-party applications integrated into our site are not fully accessible. Despite our best efforts, we cannot control the accessibility of these elements. Those are listed below:
    • Forminator contact form plugin
    • Ticket Booking application: TicketSolve

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of shackletonexperience.ie. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

We try to respond to feedback within 3-5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of shackletonexperience.ie relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Assessment Approach

The Athy Heritage Company Ltd assessed the accessibility of shackletonexperience.ie by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation
  • External evaluation by Little Blue Studio

Formal Approval of this Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement is approved by The Athy Heritage Company Ltd.

Date

This statement was created on 19th September 2025.


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