Summary

At The Farm Grenagh we are committed to making our website accessible, in accordance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 level AA. We aim to ensure that as many people as possible, including those with disabilities, can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with our digital content effectively.

This accessibility statement applies to https://visitthefarm.ie/.

We take the following measures to ensure accessibility:

Commitment to Accessibility
Forde Products (Cork) Ltd T/A The Farm, is committed to ensuring that its digital products and services are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We believe that accessibility is a fundamental right and that everyone should have equal access to information and opportunities.

Scope
This policy applies to all digital assets controlled by Forde Products (Cork) Ltd T/A The Farm including:

Website
Mobile applications
Documents
Social media content

Accessibility Standards
Forde Products (Cork) Ltd T/A The Farm will strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These are a set of standards for making web content accessible to people with disabilities.

Accessibility Requirements

Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presented to users in a way they can perceive.
- Provide alternative text for images and other non-text content.
- Use sufficient colour contrast between text and background.
Operable: User interface components must be operable.
- Provide clear and consistent navigation and keyboard accessibility.
- Avoid CAPTCHAs that are inaccessible to people with disabilities.
- Ensure compatibility with assistive technologies.
Understandable: Information and user interface components must be understandable.
- Use clear and concise language.
- Use appropriate headings and page structure.
Robust: Content must be robust enough to be interpreted by a variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
- Follow good development standards.
- Ensure compatibility with different browsers and devices.

Procurement and Development

Accessibility by Design: All new digital products and services will be developed with accessibility in mind from the outset.
Accessibility Testing: All new digital products and services will undergo rigorous accessibility testing prior to launch.
Accessibility Training: Staff involved in creating or managing digital content will receive training on accessibility best practices.

Monitoring and Review

Regular Audits: Regular accessibility audits will be conducted to assess compliance with this policy and identify areas for improvement.
Feedback Mechanisms: We will actively seek feedback from users with disabilities to inform our accessibility efforts.

Enforcement

Consequences: Non-compliance with this policy may result in disciplinary actions or corrective measures.
Dispute Resolution: Any disputes related to accessibility will be addressed through a formal process.
Resources and Support
Accessibility Resources: Forde Products (Cork) Ltd T/A The Farm will provide staff with access to accessibility resources, guidelines, and tools.

Stakeholder Involvement
Forde Products (Cork) Ltd T/A The Farm will involve relevant stakeholders, including employees, users with disabilities, and accessibility experts, in the development and implementation of this policy.

Review and Updates
This policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, and best practices. By adhering to this policy, Forde Products (Cork) Ltd T/A The Farm is committed to creating a more inclusive digital experience for all users.

Our compliance status

We are actively working on improving the accessibility of our website. Currently this website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 level AA.

Accessibility features of this website

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

Change colours, contrast levels and fonts
Zoom in up to 200% without the text spilling off the screen
Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
View content in different ways without losing information or structure.

When we publish information on this website, we will try to:

Structure content well
Use plain English (except for academic or scientific words that do not have an alternative)
Use short sentences
Explain acronyms
Write good link text
Make images and videos accessible
Ensure new features work on assistive technologies.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 22nd January 2026.

The Farm Grenagh assessed the accessibility of this site using an external evaluation by an external entity.

Feedback process

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. You can contact our Accessibility Officer using the information below. They are responsible for providing, arranging, or coordinating assistance and guidance, to persons with disabilities accessing services provided by us and are the designated contact person for people with disabilities wishing to access such services. If you are visiting one of our offices and wish to discuss physical accessibility in advance, please also contact the Accessibility Officer.

The Accessibility Officer’s contact details are as follows:
Name: Marie Forde
Address: Ballymorisheen, Co. Cork, T23 VH79
Telephone: 021 462 9816
Email Address: [email protected]

Enforcement procedure

You are entitled to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman or the Workplace Relations Commission if you are dissatisfied with our response.

Accessibility Statement