Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to content published on this site only: https://www.materfoundation.ie.

Statement of commitment

Mater Hospital Foundation is committed to making this website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.
The pages on this website are built to comply with Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, due to the non-accessible content listed below.

Non-accessible content

Some content on this website is not fully accessible due to the following reasons:

1. Images: Images are implemented using <div> elements instead of semantic <img> tags, which is not standard practice. This makes them inaccessible to assistive technologies. Furthermore, images on this website are missing alternative text. We are working to address identified issues.

2. Links: Some links on this website are not descriptive, are empty, or rely on colour alone to differentiate from text. Therefore, the purpose of each link may not be determined from the link text alone. In addition, some links rely on colour alone to differentiate from reading text making it difficult for some users to identify them as links. We are working to address identified issues.

3. Headings: Some pages are missing headings, heading levels have been skipped or headings are empty which may cause difficulty navigating and understanding the site. We are working to address identified issues.

4. Keyboard Accessibility: Some elements on this site are not keyboard accessible, or the focus is not visible when they are in focus. Users relying on keyboard navigation may struggle to navigate and interact with the site. We are working to address identified issues.

5. Colour Contrast: Some of the colours used on this site do not meet the contrast ratio required for accessible colours for text and background. Site users with low vision or colour perception difficulty may struggle to see the text and graphic objects that are set in these colours. We are working to address identified issues.

6. Embedded third-party content: The website includes some instances of content embedded from third party platforms. A third-party platform FundraiseUp is used for donations. We are aware of some accessibility issues on this platform such as:

• The focus order is in a sequence that might cause some users of assistive technology to miss content further up in the section.

The Mater Hospital Foundation currently has no ability to rectify accessibility issues contained within the iframes of third-party platforms but will try to raise identified issues with the platforms where possible.

7. PDFs: Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible where they are not essential for administrative processes. We are working to address identified issues.

8. Forms: Some form elements and controls do not have associated labels which may cause difficulty navigating and filling in the forms or interacting with certain features of the site.

Our staff are reviewing and improving the accessibility of content on the website on an ongoing basis.

Please contact communications@materfoundation.ie if you encounter an issue not listed above.

Alternative access methods

If you encounter any difficulties accessing content on this website, you can request an alternative format or assistance by contacting us at communications@materfoundation.ie. We will make every effort to provide the information in an accessible format as quickly as possible.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

The statement is based on a review of a representative sample of web pages against WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria using a combination of manual and automated testing.

This statement was prepared on 13 August 2025.
This statement was last reviewed on 13 August 2025.

Feedback and contact information

Mater Hospital Foundation is committed to making this website accessible for persons with disabilities. We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website.

Please email us at communications@materfoundation.ie if you;

• Wish to provide feedback on the accessibility of this website;
• Require access to any information or document that is not available in an accessible format; or
• Are dissatisfied with our response to any notification or request and wish to submit a complaint.

We make every effort to respond to your email within 15 business days.