Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on May 20, 2026
Ghost Nets Ireland 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 to ensure our website is inclusive and easy to navigate.
Our Commitment
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Ghost Nets Ireland strives to conform to the WCAG 2.1 Level AA standard.
Accessibility Features on Our Website
We believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, regardless of circumstance or ability. We aim to structure our website so that it can be navigated comfortably by individuals with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairments. By making our site accessible, we ensure that everyone can participate in our mission to protect Ireland's marine environment and report abandoned fishing gear effectively.
Our website is built using the Wix platform, which incorporates modern accessibility design standards. Key features designed to assist users include:
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Keyboard Navigation: The website can be navigated using a keyboard alone (using the Tab key, Arrow keys, and Enter key) without requiring a mouse.
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Clear Visual Hierarchy: We use distinct headings and structured text to ensure screen readers can easily interpret the layout and content flow.
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Alternative Text (Alt Text): We aim to provide descriptive alt text for images, allowing visually impaired users using screen readers to understand the visual context of our coastal work and reports.
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Contrast and Font Visibility: Text colors are selected to maintain a strong contrast ratio against backgrounds to ensure readability for users with low vision.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Ghost Nets Ireland website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, find any feature difficult to use, or require assistance reporting a ghost net sighting, please let us know. We aim to respond to all accessibility feedback promptly and constructively.
Please contact us via email at:
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Technical Specifications
Accessibility of the Ghost Nets Ireland website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
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HTML
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CSS
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JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
Ghost Nets Ireland assesses the accessibility of its website by self-evaluation, reviewing layout structures, and ensuring the Wix accessibility wizard checks are routinely executed during site updates.