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Accessibility Statement

Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG (CAPS) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG (CAPS) 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.

This accessibility statement applies to the website: www.capssupport.ie

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1. Commitment to Accessibility

Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG (CAPS) is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the European Accessibility Act. We believe that everyone has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort, and independence.

We aim to ensure that our website is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. This is achieved by adhering to best practices and standards as defined by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the European standard EN 301 549.

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2. Compliance Status

This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and EN 301 549 V3.2.1. This means that all relevant accessibility requirements have been met and the content should be accessible to all users, including people with disabilities.

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3. Description of the Service and Accessibility Measures

Our website, www.capssupport.ie, provides information, news, and event registration for families, carers, and young people connected with autism support in County Cavan and surrounding areas.

We have taken the following measures to ensure accessibility of CAPS's website:

  • Clear Structure and Navigation: The website uses clear headings, logical navigation menus, and a consistent layout to help users understand and navigate content easily.

  • Keyboard Accessibility: All interactive elements and functionalities are fully operable through a keyboard interface without requiring a mouse.

  • Text Alternatives: We provide text alternatives (alt text) for all informative images and non-text content. Decorative images are implemented to be ignored by assistive technologies.

  • Adaptable Content: Content is structured to be adaptable and perceivable in different ways. This includes:

    • Ensuring information and relationships conveyed through presentation can be programmatically determined.

    • Not relying on colour alone to convey information.

    • Allowing users to resize text up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.

  • Sufficient Colour Contrast: Text and images of text have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 against their background, and UI components and graphical objects have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.

  • Understandable Language: We strive to use clear and simple language throughout the site.

  • Multimedia Alternatives: For any prerecorded audio and video content, we provide synchronised captions and, where necessary, audio descriptions or transcripts.

  • Error Identification and Prevention: Forms include clear labels, instructions, and error messages that are programmatically associated with the relevant fields to help users avoid and correct mistakes.

  • Screen Reader Compatibility: The website is designed to be compatible with common screen readers (e.g. NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver).

  • Responsive Design: The website layout adapts to different screen sizes and orientations.

  • Robust Code: We use valid HTML and ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes where appropriate to ensure compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.

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4. Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on April 2025.

The methods used to prepare this statement were:

  • Self-assessment and review against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria

  • Automated accessibility testing using tools including WAVE and Google Lighthouse

This statement was last reviewed on April 2025.

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5. Non-Accessible Content

As this website is fully compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and EN 301 549 V3.2.1, there is no known content that is non-accessible.

5.1 Disproportionate Burden

Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG (CAPS) currently has no content areas where compliance is not met due to a disproportionate burden. If such a situation were to arise, a detailed assessment would be documented here.

5.2 Content Not Within the Scope of the Applicable Legislation

The following content is not within the scope of the applicable legislation:

  • Third-party embedded content, including Facebook social feeds and the iDonate donation widget, which are outside our direct control.

  • Any downloadable documents (such as PDF forms or information sheets) published prior to 28 June 2025 that have not yet been reviewed for accessibility.

5.3 Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of this website, there are no known limitations. Should you encounter any, please refer to the feedback section below.

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6. Ongoing Efforts to Maintain Accessibility

Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG (CAPS) is committed to maintaining and improving the accessibility of its website. Our ongoing efforts include:

  • Regular Audits: Periodic accessibility reviews (both automated and manual testing) are conducted to ensure continued conformance.

  • Staff Training: Our staff involved in web content creation and development receive training on accessibility standards and best practices.

  • Integrating Accessibility: Accessibility is an integral part of our design and development processes.

  • User Feedback: We actively encourage feedback from users to help us identify and address any accessibility issues.

  • Staying Updated: We monitor changes to accessibility standards and guidelines to ensure ongoing compliance.

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7. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the CAPS website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you require information on this website in a different format:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

The person responsible for accessibility at Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG (CAPS) is: The CAPS Administration Team.

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8. Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility complaint, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant national enforcement body.

The enforcement body for Ireland is the National Disability Authority.

You can contact them via their website: www.nda.ie

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