Our Commitment
At OSD, we are deeply committed to making our website accessible and inclusive for all users, regardless of ability. As part of our core values, we strive to ensure that every visitor — whether exploring our website — can access information with ease and confidence.
We are continually working to enhance our digital content and functionality, aiming to meet recognised accessibility standards across all areas of our site.
Conformance Status
Our website is designed to be in alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, at Level AA. These international guidelines help make web content more accessible for people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological.
OSD is currently partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA, which means that while most of our website content meets the standard, there are a few areas that require improvement. We are actively addressing these areas to move toward full conformance.
Non-accessible Content
While we strive for full accessibility, some content may not yet meet WCAG standards due to the following:
Third-party applications: Certain tools or integrations, such as embedded maps, booking systems, or social media feeds, are developed and maintained by third parties. While we carefully select tools with accessibility in mind, we do not have full control over their compliance.
Ongoing website development: As our website evolves and grows, some new content or features may temporarily fall short of full compliance. These are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
Feedback and Support
We welcome your input. If you encounter any accessibility issues while using our website — or if you have suggestions for improvements — please contact us:
Email: info@osd.ie
Online Contact Form: https://osd.ie/contact/
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 2 business days.
Technical Specifications
To ensure accessibility, the OSD website relies on the following web technologies:
HTML5 – to provide structured and semantic content
WAI-ARIA – for better assistive technology support
CSS – for visual presentation
JavaScript – for interactive elements and enhanced functionality
These technologies help the website remain compatible with a variety of browsers and assistive tools such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, and voice recognition software.
Accessibility Assessment
The accessibility of our website has been evaluated using the following approaches:
Self-assessment conducted by our internal digital team
External Tests carried out using axe DevTools by Deque Systems with experience in accessibility evaluation and compliance, widely trusted for enterprise audits.
Their insights and recommendations are guiding our ongoing improvements to ensure a better digital experience for all.
Approval & Review
This Accessibility Statement is reviewed and approved by the:
Marketing & Digital Team
OSD
Date: 8th September 2025
We are committed to reviewing this statement annually or as significant changes to the website occur.