Accessibility

We ensure that all images uploaded on our site have alt text containing a description of the image. This helps to provide a visual description of the image for visually impaired users who rely on screen readers or have images turned off.

Irishluck went through a whole design revamp at the start of the year, and accessibility was kept in mind throughout. Consistent menu navigation, page structures, and visual design elements helps users predict where the information is located, and as a result, this helps them navigate the site more easily. When going through our re-design plans, the placement of the main menu was important for us. We kept the main menu at the top of each page to ensure easier access to important pages on the site.

Irishluck uses skip navigation at the top of each page, marked by emojis and text to allow users to bypass their desired section instead of having to scroll to different parts of a page. Skip navigation links are particularly helpful to users who use screen readers to navigate a website.

Forms on our website, such as contact forms, are readily accessible and user-friendly. We did this by providing clear labels, proper form field markup, and implementing error validation messages.

Our content is strategically divided to make it more understandable. Instead of presenting a big block of text, we use different headings (H2s, H3s, and H4s) to divide the content. Labels in content help by providing a clear description of elements such as form fields, buttons, and links. These are especially helpful to users who rely on screen readers.

Irishluck will soon be equipped with semantic HTML markups and ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) to ensure compatibility with screen readers. With this feature, users with visual impairments can still easily access our site.

Keyboard navigation is another feature in the pipeline. This functionality will be fully enabled, allowing users to navigate and interact with the website using only keyboard inputs. Once in place, users can browse on our site using keyboard commands such as Enter, Tab, and the arrow keys.

Our developers are developing voice recognition software that will allow users to browse via voice commands. Users will be able to dictate text, navigate webpages, and perform other activities by speaking commands.

These types of devices include head pointers, mouth sticks, and switches. We are implementing measures where users can use these devices and have a good experience on our site.

When creating pages and writing our content, we ensure that it is clear and concise, not only in the language and writing style but also in its layout. Our pages are divided to be both visually pleasing and accessible.

We don't like to make use of big words. Our content is straight to the point without extra fluff or content to fill in the gaps. Irishluck writers use simple and understandable English that everyone can grasp, no matter their level of English.

This is still a work in progress for Irishluck. Video transcripts provide a written version of the video. This ensures that all users can access and understand the information that is presented in a video on Irishluck.