Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, we are committed to ensuring that our digital content is accessible to all visitors.
Our website has been designed and developed in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.
These guidelines have informed our approach to structure, design, and functionality, helping us provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone.

We are dedicated to maintaining and continually improving the accessibility of our website as part of our ongoing commitment to digital inclusion.

Accessibility Features Implemented

To support ease of use and accessibility, we have implemented the following features across our website:

  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements, including menus, buttons, and form fields, can be accessed and operated using a keyboard.
  • Alternative Text for Images: Meaningful images, graphics, and visual elements include descriptive alt text to support screen reader users.
  • Contrast & Readability: We uphold a high colour contrast ratio to support legibility and allow for text resizing without compromising functionality.
  • Accessible Forms: Online forms are clearly labelled to assist users of assistive technologies and support smooth navigation.
  • Consistent Navigation & Headings: Logical heading hierarchies and consistent navigation patterns help users locate information easily.
  • Video & Multimedia Accessibility: Where applicable, we offer captions, transcripts, or text alternatives for multimedia content.

Ongoing Monitoring & Improvements

We regularly review and enhance our website’s accessibility through:

  • Automated and manual accessibility audits
  • User testing with assistive technologies, including screen readers
  • Continuous improvements to maintain WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance
  • Some video content on this website was produced before June 2025 and does not currently meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility requirements (e.g., captions, transcripts, or audio descriptions may be missing). This content will be reviewed and updated as part of our ongoing accessibility roadmap

Feedback & Contact Information

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or experience difficulty accessing any part of the site, please let us know:

Email: info@flyingboatmuseum.com

Address: Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, Foynes, Co. Limerick, Ireland

We aim to respond to accessibility-related queries within five working days and will make every effort to resolve any issues promptly.

Third-Party Content

We aim to provide full accessibility across our site. However, some third-party tools used within this website, such as Google reCAPTCHA in our contact forms, WooCommerce features, Mapplic interactive maps or JavaScript libraries such as Slick, may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards. These external systems can occasionally affect keyboard navigation, screen reader support or visual consistency. If you experience any accessibility issues with this content, we encourage you to let us know.

Date of Last Update: 28 November 2025