Accessibility

Gardiner House Hostel is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to the widest possible audience, including people with disabilities. We aim to comply with all applicable accessibility legislation and follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Compliance Status

The website of Gardiner House Hostel aims to be partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA due to certain non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

Non-Accessible Content

Some parts of the website may not be fully accessible for the following reasons:

1. Non-compliance with WCAG

• Some images may be missing descriptive alternative text.

• Certain form labels and buttons may not be fully programmatically identified.

• Some older PDF or downloadable documents may not be fully accessible.

• Minor contrast issues may exist on some pages.

We are actively working to resolve these issues through ongoing audits and updates.

2. Disproportionate Burden

Certain legacy content or third-party components may not yet fully meet accessibility standards. Updating or replacing these immediately may represent a disproportionate burden; however, we are reviewing solutions.

3. Content Not Within Scope of Legislation

• Third-party content that we do not control (e.g., embedded booking tools, maps, social media feeds) may not fully meet accessibility requirements.

Alternative Means of Access

If you encounter difficulties using the website or accessing information, you can contact us directly and we will provide the content in an accessible format such as large print, audio description, or simple text.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website.

Contact us:
Email: gardinerhouse@canbe.ie
Phone: +353 (01) 551 5733
Address: 76 Gardiner Street Upper, Mountjoy, Dublin, D01 E4E3

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 5–7 business days.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the relevant supervisory authority responsible for monitoring website accessibility compliance in Ireland:

National Disability Authority (NDA) – Centre for Excellence in Universal Design
Website: nda.ie

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on 12th December 2025.
It was last reviewed on 12th December 2025.
The statement is based on an internal audit and ongoing accessibility evaluation tools.