Dalkey School Project National School (DSPNS) 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.

Compliance Status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

Non-accessible Content

We know that some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers.
• Some images may not have alternative text descriptions.
• Some videos may not include captions or transcripts.
• Colour contrast on certain pages may not meet WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.
• Embedded content from third-party providers (e.g. YouTube, Google Maps, or Twitter) may not fully meet accessibility standards.

We are working to address these issues as part of our ongoing website updates.

Preparation of this Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 7 October 2025 following a self-assessment of the website’s accessibility, carried out by the school using available accessibility tools and WordPress accessibility plugins. The statement was last reviewed on 7 October 2025.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or require information in an alternative format (such as accessible PDF, large print, or audio), please contact:

Dalkey School Project National School
Email: office@dspns.ie
Phone: 01 2857199
Address: Glenageary Lodge, Glenageary, Co. Dublin, A96 RX78

We will respond to your request as soon as possible.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Ombudsman, which is responsible for ensuring compliance with the European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020. You can find more information at: www.ombudsman.ie

Ongoing Efforts to Improve Accessibility

DSPNS is committed to continual improvement of our website accessibility by:

• Regularly reviewing new and updated content for accessibility issues
• Providing training and guidance for website editors and content contributors
• Using WordPress tools and plugins to enhance accessibility (e.g., alt-text checks, heading structure validation, and contrast testing)