Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Statement for McBreen Environmental
Last Updated: 01/01/2025
McBreen Environmental 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.
This accessibility statement applies to the website: https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie
1. Commitment to Accessibility
McBreen Environmental 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.
2. Compliance Status
This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (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.
3. Description of the Service and Accessibility Measures
Our website, https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie, provides information about our environmental services, including drain cleaning, CCTV inspections, waste management, industrial services, and emergency response.
We have taken the following measures to ensure the accessibility of McBreen Environmental’s website:
- Clear Structure and Navigation: Logical menu structure, descriptive headings, and consistent layouts.
- Keyboard Accessibility: All content and functions are operable via keyboard.
- Text Alternatives: Informative images have alt text; decorative images are ignored by screen readers.
- Adaptable Content:
- Content is flexible and accessible using assistive technologies.
- Colour is not the only means of conveying information.
- Text is scalable up to 200% without functionality loss.
- Sufficient Colour Contrast: Text and interface elements follow minimum contrast requirements.
- Understandable Language: We use plain English across all content.
- Multimedia Alternatives: Captions or transcripts are provided for any essential video or audio content.
- Error Identification and Prevention: Forms include labels, input hints, and accessible error messages.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: The website is optimised for screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
- Responsive Design: Works across desktop, tablet, and mobile screen sizes.
- Robust Code: Semantic HTML and ARIA roles are used to ensure forward compatibility with assistive technology.
4. Preparation of this Accessibility Statement
This statement was prepared on 01/01/25.
The method used to prepare this statement was:
- Human Testing
- External third-party audit conducted by SiteImprove
This statement was last reviewed on 01/01/25.
5. Non-Accessible Content
As this website is fully compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and EN 301 549 V3.2.1, there is no known content that is non-accessible.
5.1 Disproportionate Burden
McBreen Environmental currently has no content areas where compliance is not met due to a disproportionate burden. If such a situation arises, a full assessment will be documented here.
5.2 Content not within the scope of the applicable legislation
The following content is not within the scope of the applicable legislation:
- Pre-recorded videos or time-based media published before June 28, 2025
- Office file documents published before June 28, 2025
- Embedded third-party services, such as Google Maps or social media feeds, not controlled by McBreen Environmental
5.3 Limitations and Alternatives
None.
6. Ongoing Efforts to Maintain Accessibility
McBreen Environmental is committed to maintaining and improving accessibility through:
- Regular Audits: Routine testing using both manual and automated tools.
- Staff Training: Training content creators and developers on accessibility standards.
- Integrating Accessibility: Accessibility is integrated at all stages of web design and updates.
- User Feedback: We invite users to report any barriers.
- Staying Updated: Our team monitors evolving accessibility guidelines and regulations.
7. Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of McBreen Environmental’s website. Please get in touch if you experience accessibility barriers or require content in an alternative format:
- Email: sales@mcbreen.ie
- Phone: 0818 66 33 33
- Contact Form: https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie/contact
- Postal Address: McBreen Environmental, Lismagratty, Cootehill Road, H12 FP44, Co. Cavan.
We aim to respond to accessibility-related feedback within 5 business days.
The person responsible for accessibility at McBreen Environmental is: Digital Strategy & Marketing Manager.
8. Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant national enforcement body.
The enforcement body for Ireland is the National Disability Authority.
You can contact them via their website: https://nda.ie