Accessibility Statement

Ennis & Limerick Orthodontic Practice 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.

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This accessibility statement applies to the website operated by Ennis & Limerick Orthodontic Practice.

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1. Commitment to Accessibility

Ennis & Limerick Orthodontic Practice 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 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

The Ennis & Limerick Orthodontic Practice website provides information about orthodontic treatments, patient resources, clinic locations, and contact details for our Ennis and Limerick clinics.

To ensure accessibility, we have implemented the following measures:

• Clear Structure and Navigation: Logical headings, consistent layouts, and easy-to-follow navigation.

• Keyboard Accessibility: All interactive elements can be used via keyboard.

• Text Alternatives: Informative images include appropriate alt text; decorative images are ignored by assistive technologies.

• Adaptable Content:

  • Information is not conveyed by colour alone

  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality

• Sufficient Colour Contrast: Text and UI elements meet minimum contrast ratios.

• Understandable Language: Clear, patient-friendly language is used throughout.

• Multimedia Alternatives: Captions or transcripts are provided where applicable.

• Error Identification: Forms include clear labels and guidance.

• Screen Reader Compatibility: Tested with common screen readers.

• Responsive Design: Content adapts across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

• Robust Code: Valid HTML and ARIA attributes are used where appropriate.

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4. Preparation of this Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 01/01/2025.

The method used to prepare this statement was:

• Human testing

• Internal accessibility review

This statement was last reviewed on 01/01/2025.

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5. Non-Accessible Content

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

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5.1 Disproportionate Burden

There are currently no content areas where compliance is not met due to disproportionate burden.

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5.2 Content Not Within Scope

Some third-party or embedded content (such as external maps or social media embeds) may be outside the scope of applicable legislation. Where possible, accessible alternatives are provided.

 

5.3 Limitations and Alternatives

There are no known limitations at this time. If you encounter any issues, please contact us using the details below.

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6. Ongoing Efforts to Maintain Accessibility

Ennis & Limerick Orthodontic Practice is committed to ongoing accessibility improvements, including:

• Regular accessibility audits

• Staff awareness and training

• Integrating accessibility into design and development processes

• Encouraging and reviewing user feedback

• Monitoring updates to accessibility standards

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7. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or require information in an alternative format, please contact us:

Email: info@ennisbraces.com
Phone: 065 686 0001

We aim to respond to accessibility-related enquiries within 5 business days.

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8. Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant national enforcement body.

In Ireland, this is the National Disability Authority (NDA).
Website: https://nda.ie