Accessibility

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Getting Around

Accessible parking is available in key town centre locations. Town Centre street footpaths  have ramps and smooth pavements for wheelchair users and those with mobility aids.

By Rail

Ballinasloe Railway Station offers step-free access. Assistance is available on request, just contact in advance.

Attractions & Services

Many local attractions, cafés, and shops are wheelchair friendly. Our Hotels are wheelchair friendly Accessible restrooms are available at public facilities. Signage in large print is provided at major sites.

Assistance & Support

Assistance dogs are welcome. If you need additional help or information, please contact us info@bacd.ie We’re committed to making Ballinasloe enjoyable and accessible for all visitors, so you can relax and explore the town with confidence!

Website Accessibility

Our Commitment

BACD Ltd. is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. We are committed to delivering digital accessibility for all users and this website has been developed in line with recognised Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These standards have guided our approach to design, content, and functionality, helping us create an experience that is as inclusive and user-friendly as possible for everyone. We will continue to maintain and enhance the accessibility of this website as part of our ongoing commitment to digital inclusion. 

Please be informed of the non-accessible content below:

Non-accessible Content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:

Videos

Some of the videos on our site are shared natively or from YouTube. These may not always have perfect captions or audio descriptions. We’re reviewing them and making changes where we can. All new videos will include reviewed captions going forward.

Third-party tools

Third-party applications: Some third-party applications integrated into our site are not fully accessible. Despite our best efforts, we cannot control the accessibility of these elements. Those are listed below:

  • YouTube Video Service
  • Elementor Page Builder System

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of www.ballinasloe.ie. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

We try to respond to feedback within 2-3 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of www.ballinasloe.ie relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Assessment Approach

BACD Ltd. assessed the accessibility of https://www.ballinasloe.ie/ by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation
  • External evaluation by AxeDevTools/Rob&Paul Digital Design

Formal Approval of this Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement is approved by:

  • Lyn Donnelly – BACD Ltd.

Date

This statement was created on 18/12/2025.

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