At IOB, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
This statement applies to content published on www.iob.ie
Our website and Learning Management System (LMS) is designed to be:
Technically accessible, allowing all users to access information and functionality.
Equally usable, enabling users with disabilities to carry out tasks without significant difficulty or time constraints.
Adaptable, allowing individual users to configure the websites according to their specific needs and preferences.
Compatible with widely available assistive technologies used by users.
IOB strives to achieve "Level AA" conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. Additionally, we aim to ensure mobile accessibility as new devices emerge and incorporate accessibility considerations when procuring third-party systems or upgrading existing systems. This website and LMS are partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA. We assess compliance using the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool, which provides integral metrics used for improving the accessibility of the website.
Please note that the following content is exempt from the requirements of the of the European Accessibility Act:
PDF documents that were published before 28 June 2025.
Videos or audio published before 28 June 2025.
Articles, press releases published before 28 June 2025.
This statement was prepared on 26th June 2025. The website was tested for compliance with WCAG 2.1 level AA by the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool. We aim to update the statement whenever significant changes are required.
We continue to make further improvements and enhancements to our website accessibility features and we welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, or any features that you have found particularly useful please contact us at [email protected]