ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Last Updated: 26/06/2025
At Corby Steel Fabrications, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. As a leading Irish engineering and steel fabrication company, we strive to create a user-friendly online experience that aligns with international accessibility standards and supports equal access to information for everyone.
1. Our Commitment to Accessibility
Corby Steel Fabrications is dedicated to providing a website that is inclusive, easy to navigate, and accessible to all users. In accordance with the European Accessibility Act, we are continuously working to improve our site’s usability for individuals of all abilities, including those using assistive technologies.
We aim to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and EN 301 549 V3.2.1, the European standard for digital accessibility.
2. Compliance Status
The Corby Steel Fabrications website (www.corbysteel.ie) is fully compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and EN 301 549. This means that all essential content, features, and navigation functions are accessible to users with a wide range of abilities and devices.
3. Website Scope and Accessibility Features
Our website offers information about our engineering services, steel fabrication expertise, industrial project capabilities, material specialisations, and contact details.
Accessibility features include:
Structured Navigation – Logical page hierarchy for ease of use
Keyboard Accessibility – Fully operable without a mouse
Alt Text – Meaningful alternative text for key images
Responsive Design – Compatible across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices
Clear Content – Plain language and easy-to-read layouts
Colour Contrast – Designed for visual clarity and readability
Accessible Forms – Clear labels, helpful instructions, and error notifications
Screen Reader Compatibility – Tested with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
Multimedia Accessibility – Captions or transcripts provided where applicable
4. Preparation of This Statement
This statement was prepared on 26/06/2025 using:
Internal accessibility evaluations
Manual testing by trained personnel
Automated scanning tools to detect compliance issues
The statement will be reviewed regularly to reflect updates to our website and compliance practices.
5. Non-Accessible Content
As of this update, all core website content is accessible. Should any barriers be identified, we are committed to providing accessible alternatives and resolving issues as quickly as possible.
6. Ongoing Accessibility Improvements
We ensure continued accessibility by:
Performing routine website audits
Training our staff in accessibility best practices
Embedding accessibility into new web content and development
Monitoring evolving standards and legal requirements
Encouraging feedback from our users and stakeholders
7. Feedback and Contact
If you experience any difficulty accessing information on our site or would like to suggest an improvement, please contact us.
We aim to respond to accessibility-related feedback within 5-7 working days.
8. Enforcement Procedure
If you are dissatisfied with our response, you can contact the National Disability Authority (NDA), the appointed body for enforcing digital accessibility in Ireland:
🌐 https://nda.ie
