SisterSites.ie is committed to making our website accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability or technology. Whether you browse with a screen reader, navigate by keyboard, or simply prefer a straightforward reading experience, we want this site to work well for you.
Standards We Follow
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines are the widely accepted benchmark for web accessibility, and they shape the decisions we make when building and updating our pages.
What We Do
Accessibility is not a one-off task – it is something we factor into every page we publish and every update we make. In practice, this means we use semantic HTML so that page structure is clear to both browsers and assistive technologies. We add descriptive alt text to images so that visitors who cannot see them still understand the content. We maintain sufficient colour contrast between text and backgrounds to keep everything legible. Our pages are keyboard-navigable, so you do not need a mouse to move through them. We use readable font sizes, a clear heading structure, and descriptive link text so that you always know where a link will take you before you click it.
Known Limitations
We are honest about the fact that some older content on the site may not yet meet every accessibility standard. As we review and refresh existing pages, we bring them in line with our current practices. This is ongoing work, and we are committed to making steady progress.
Compatibility
SisterSites.ie is designed to work with modern browsers and assistive technologies, including popular screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. If you find that something does not work as expected with your setup, we want to hear about it.
Get in Touch
If you experience any accessibility barriers while using this site, please contact us at contact@sistersites.ie. Let us know what you were trying to do, what happened, and which browser or assistive technology you were using. We will do our best to address the issue promptly and make the experience better for everyone.
Our Commitment
We review our accessibility practices regularly and look for ways to improve. Making a website truly accessible is not something you finish – it is something you keep working at. That is a commitment we take seriously.