The Dunbrody Famine Ship with the town of New Ross in the background

Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement

Last updated: October 13, 2025

At Dunbrody, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone, including people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for all and apply relevant accessibility standards to provide an inclusive digital environment.


Our Commitment

We strive to make our website and content accessible and usable for everyone.
Our goal is to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

We are continuously working to:

  • Design and develop with accessibility in mind

  • Test with assistive technologies such as VoiceOver and NVDA

  • Provide alt text for images and meaningful link descriptions

  • Ensure sufficient color contrast and full keyboard navigation

  • Offer captions and transcripts for multimedia content


Measures to Support Accessibility

To maintain and improve accessibility, we:

  • Integrate accessibility into our design and development processes

  • Conduct periodic accessibility audits

  • Provide training for staff and content creators

  • Encourage user feedback to identify and fix accessibility barriers


Supported Assistive Technologies

Our website supports a range of assistive tools, including:

  • VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)

  • NVDA and JAWS (Windows)

  • TalkBack (Android)

  • Keyboard navigation and zoom features


Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website.
If you encounter any barriers or issues, please reach out to us:

Email: info@dunbrody.com
Phone: +353 (0)51 425239
Mailing Address: Dunbrody Famine Ship, New Ross, Y34A786, Co. Wexford, Ireland.

We aim to respond within 5 business days.


Standards and Compliance

We aim to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.
While some older content or third-party integrations may not fully conform, we are actively working to make all content accessible.


Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort at Dunbrody.
We regularly review our website and systems to identify and fix accessibility issues, guided by user feedback and expert reviews.


Thank you for helping us make our digital spaces more inclusive for everyone.

Accessibility Statement for dunbrody.com

Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience is committed to ensuring that dunbrody.com is accessible to the widest possible audience, in accordance with the European Accessibility Act 2025 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.

This accessibility statement applies to: https://dunbrody.com

Date of publication: 18-11-2025

Date of last review: 18-11-2025

Compliance Status

Following a full accessibility audit and remediation project, dunbrody.com is fully compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA with the exception of minor limitations related to third-party embedded services.

Compliance Status:

Partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA, due to the non-accessible content listed below.

Despite comprehensive remediation efforts, some accessibility issues remain due to third-party constraints or content outside our control.

Known limitations include:

  • Embedded iframes (Dunbrody Virtual Tour and Booking System). These third-party systems limit the ability to modify focus indicators, ARIA attributes, or navigation structure.
  • Payment Form (Stripe embedded iframe). ARIA enhancements cannot be applied within the secure payment iframe.

All other accessibility issues identified during the initial audit, including colour contrast, heading structure, form labelling, navigation, focus states, ARIA roles, and alternative text—have been fully resolved.

A complete accessibility audit was conducted on 18-11-2025, and remaining third-party restrictions have been documented.

Preparation of this Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 18-11-2025 based on:

  • A full accessibility audit of dunbrody.com
  • Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Screen reader testing (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS)
  • Multi-browser and multi-device testing
  • WCAG 2.2 AA conformance review
  • Review against European Accessibility Act 2025 requirements

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us:

  • Contact name/team: Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
  • Phone: +353051425239
  • Email: info@dunbrody.com
  • Postal address: Dunbrody Famine Ship,
    New Ross, Y34A786
    Co. Wexford,
    Ireland.

We aim to respond within 5 business days, and to resolve issues within 15 business days.

Enforcement Procedure 

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you may lodge a complaint with the national enforcement body:

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) (https://www.ihrec.ie/)

Accessibility Measures Implemented

To ensure ongoing accessibility of dunbrody.com, the following measures have been taken:

  • Full accessibility audit and remediation project completed
  • Appointment of an accessibility coordinator
  • Implementation of internal accessibility policies and ongoing training
  • Continuous use of automated tools (Lighthouse, Axe, WAVE)
  • Manual accessibility testing incorporated into maintenance workflows
  • Regular review of content structure, link text, ARIA roles, and headings

Key Improvements Completed

As part of our accessibility upgrade, the following improvements were successfully implemented:

  • Updated colour contrast site-wide to meet WCAG 2.2 AA
  • Added clear and consistent focus indicators across all templates
  • Ensured keyboard-only navigation works across all pages
  • Implemented a functional Skip to Main Content link
  • Corrected form labels, error messages, and input associations
  • Added meaningful alternative text to all images
  • Replaced generic links with descriptive link text
  • Implemented proper ARIA roles and attributes
  • Ensured logical heading and navigation hierarchy
  • Tested across major browsers and devices for consistent accessibility
  • Verified compatibility with screen readers including VoiceOver, NVDA, and JAWS

Planned Improvements

We are committed to continuous accessibility enhancement. Planned improvements include:

  • Ongoing review of newly added content to maintain compliance
  • Ensuring all newly uploaded PDFs are fully tagged and accessible
  • Monitoring third-party providers for accessibility updates
  • Additional user testing with assistive technologies

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

This website has been tested and is compatible with:

  • Latest versions of Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox
  • Screen readers including NVDA, VoiceOver, and JAWS
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience Overview

The Dunbrody Famine Ship is one of the premier tourist attractions in the South East of Ireland. Centred on an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel, it provides a world-class interpretation of the famine emigrant experience.

 
Family ringing the bell aboard the Dunbrody Famine Ship