Cenit College Accessibility Statement
Published on: 28th June 2025
Last updated on: 30th June 2025
Cenit College is committed to making its websites and services accessible in accordance with:
- EU Web Accessibility Directive (Directive (EU) 2016/2102)
- European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882)
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
1. Statement applies to
This accessibility statement applies to the following sites and services:
- https://cenitcollege.ie
- https://my.cenitcollege.ie
- https://cenitcollege.co.uk
- https://my.cenitcollege.co.uk
2. Compliance status
These websites are partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA due to the non-compliances listed below.
3. Non‑accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons: non‑compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements.
3.1 Images and Media
- Some older images lack meaningful alternative text. We are reviewing all image content and adding descriptive alt text by Q1 2026.
- Certain older videos do not provide a text transcript or captions. We are updating older programmes to have these by Q1 2026.
3.2 Downloadable Files
- Certain downloads provided in formats such as Word, PowerPoint or PDF may not be fully accessible. However, many downloads go through a full QA process to ensure they are built as accessible as possible. We are updating older programmes to have these by Q1 2026.
3.3 Navigation and Interactive Features
- A small number of interactive widgets (e.g., tabs) may not be fully operable via keyboard. Updates to these components will be deployed by the end of 2025.
4. Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was published on 28 June 2025.
It is based on:
- An internal accessibility audit conducted by Cenit College’s development team, which includes a software developer, and an instructional design and technology team. The team use WCAG 2.1 AA standard.
- Automated testing with WAVE
- Moodle course testing using Brickfield Accessibility Toolkit
- Manual testing using keyboard-only navigation and screen readers ‘Windows 11 Narrator’ and ‘NVDA’
- Verification by Cenit College’s development team
5. Feedback and contact information
If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have difficulty accessing any content, please contact us:
- Email: accessibility@cenitcollege.ie
- Phone: 01 901 2014
- Address: Cenit College, Unit 22 Tesco Monread Shopping Centre, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W91 YR12
We aim to respond within 28 working days and provide an alternative format of the content if requested.
6. Enforcement procedure
If you wish to make a formal complaint regarding accessibility on Cenit College or a Cenit College course, you can contact the Ombudsman by:
- Visiting the Ombudsman website
- Emailing complaints@ombudsman.ie
- Writing to the Office of the Ombudsman, 6 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin D02 W773
- Phoning 01 639 5600
