Our Commitment
Nuwa Centre of Excellence and Innovation is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.
Accessibility is a core principle in our design and development process. We believe that the web should be accessible to all, and we strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA.
Accessibility Standards
This website aims to conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, including:
- Visual impairments
- Hearing impairments
- Motor impairments
- Cognitive and learning disabilities
- Speech disabilities
- Photosensitivity
Neurodiversity-First Design
In addition to WCAG compliance, Nuwa adopts a neurodiversity-first approach to design. This means we consider the needs of users with conditions such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other neurological differences from the outset of our design process.
Key principles include:
- Clear, consistent navigation and layout
- Readable typography with appropriate spacing
- Reduced visual clutter and distraction
- Support for different reading modes and preferences
- Clear and predictable interaction patterns
Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
- Keyboard navigation support throughout
- Skip links to main content
- Descriptive alt text for images
- Sufficient colour contrast ratios
- Resizable text without loss of functionality
- Focus indicators for interactive elements
- ARIA landmarks and labels
- Semantic HTML structure
- Dark and light theme options
- Reduced motion support
Assistive Technology Compatibility
This website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including:
- Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Screen magnification software
- Speech recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
Known Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, some content may have limitations:
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
- Some embedded third-party content may not meet our accessibility standards
- Complex data visualisations may require alternative text descriptions
We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all content.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Subject line: Accessibility Feedback
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days and will work to resolve any issues promptly.
Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may contact the relevant regulatory body in your jurisdiction. In Ireland, this is the National Disability Authority.
Technical Specifications
This website relies on the following technologies for accessibility:
- HTML5
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Assessment
Nuwa assesses the accessibility of this website through:
- Automated testing tools
- Manual testing with assistive technologies
- User testing where possible
- Regular accessibility audits