Accessibility Statement for Áine’s Handmade Chocolate

Last Updated: 09/06/2025

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Áine’s Handmade Chocolate is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We continually strive to improve user experience and apply all relevant accessibility standards.

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1. Commitment to Accessibility

We aim to ensure our website is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology. Our practices align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and European standard EN 301 549. We believe everyone deserves equal access with dignity and independence.

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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.

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3. Accessibility Measures

Our website, www.chocolates.ie, provides information about our handmade chocolate products, including our range of gluten-free, preservative-free, and sugar-free options.

We have implemented:

• Keyboard-accessible navigation

• Clear structure and consistent layouts

• Alt text for all informative images

• Responsive design for mobile and tablet

• High contrast ratios

• Compatibility with screen readers

• Simple, understandable language

• Audio/video captions where applicable

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4. Preparation of This Statement

This statement was prepared on 09/06/2025, based on internal human testing using standard accessibility auditing tools.

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5. Non-Accessible Content

There are currently no known accessibility issues on the site.

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6. Ongoing Accessibility Commitment

Our team:

• Conducts regular accessibility audits

• Receives training on inclusive design

• Monitors updates in legislation and guidelines

• Actively invites user feedback to improve usability

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7. Feedback and Contact

If you experience any issues or need content in an alternative format, please contact us:

Email: info@chocolates.ie

Phone: +353 (0)49 432 3744

We aim to respond within 5 business days.

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8. Enforcement

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the National Disability Authority in Ireland:
https://www.nda.ie