Accessibility Statement

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Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation/ Sunflower Children’s Hospice is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the user experience for everyone and to apply the relevant accessibility standards.

Accessibility Standards

This website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, which outlines best practice for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Measures Taken

We have taken the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Use of clear page structures with logical heading hierarchy
  • Sufficient colour contrast between text and background
  • Keyboard navigable menus and interactive elements
  • Text alternatives for images where appropriate
  • Accessible forms with clear labels and error messages
  • Visible focus indicators for interactive elements
  • Ability to resize text up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Avoidance of flashing or rapidly moving content
  • Compatibility with modern screen readers and assistive technologies
  • Ongoing accessibility testing using recognised tools

Ongoing Accessibility

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We are committed to regular testing and review of our website and to improving accessibility as new content and functionality are added.
Website content editors receive guidance and training to help ensure that new content added to the site maintains accessibility standards.

Third-Party Content

Some third-party tools or plugins used on this website may not be fully accessible. We are working with our providers to improve accessibility where possible and to provide accessible alternatives where necessary.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you experience any accessibility barriers or have difficulty using any part of the site, please contact us and we will do our best to provide the information you need in an alternative format.

Contact:

Sunflower Children’s Hospice
Email: admin@hospice.ie
Phone: + 353 (0) 94 9388666

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

Statement Review

This statement will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis as the website evolves.

Statement Date: 30/03/2026
Last Reviewed: 30/03/2026

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