WEB ACCESSIBILITY GRANT SCHEME | PROSPECTUS
How much effort is required to upgrade? The good news is that if you previously replaced your website through the Digital that Delivers Programme, you are already well on your way to making your website accessible. Most of the remaining work will be handled by your chosen website vendor, who will adapt your site to ensure full compliance with the new accessibility standards. This upgrade generally does not require any major changes to your existing website. If you previously received an upgrade to your existing website through the Digital that Delivers Programme, there may be some additional work required. However, most of this once again will be handled by your website vendor, with some input from you.
▶ Once approved you will be issued a Letter of Offer, the terms and conditions of which you will be asked to accept on the Trade Portal, confirming your commitment to participate in the Scheme. Your Project Co-ordinator You will be introduced to a dedicated Project Co-ordinator, who will be your primary point of contact for the duration of this Scheme. Their role is to ensure you feel fully supported and informed throughout. Once accepted into the Scheme, they will reach out to you directly to introduce themselves and will be available to answer any questions you may have. Who is eligible to apply? ▶ Businesses that have completed Fáilte Ireland’s Digital that Delivers Programme. ▶ If you previously received a new or upgraded website through the Digital that Delivers Programme and now require accessibility upgrades to meet the latest WCAG 2.2 AA standards, you are eligible to apply. ▶ Businesses whose websites did not, at the time of participating in Digital that Delivers Programme, require a new or upgraded website, but now require accessibility work to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards, can also apply for this Scheme. ▶ Businesses that
Benefits of getting involved
Creating an inclusive online experience is one of the biggest opportunities for tourism businesses today which offers many tangible benefits. ▶ Compliance with new EEA legislation in Ireland. ▶ Access to a broader audience by offering a better and more accessible user experience. ▶ Better user engagement as an easily navigable site means people stick around longer. ▶ Improved search engine optimisation (SEO) performance to increase the findability of your business online by search engines and AI Chatbots. ▶ Creates a positive brand image, and positions your business as a brand that cares about accessibility for all. ▶ Become a leader in digital accessibility and inclusive tourism.
previously received funding for digital content work, or those that did not require the content workstream previously, can apply to upgrade their digital content to meet the new accessibility standards.
Unlock new opportunities, make your visitor experience accessible to all, and gain a competitive edge in the market.
How does the Scheme work?
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▶ Once you express your interest, a review will be undertaken to check the eligibility of your business (see terms and conditions on pg. 7) ▶ If your business qualifies, an audit of your website will be undertaken to determine the level of funding required to make it fully accessible. ▶ You will then receive confirmation of your eligibility and an invitation to apply for your investment grant through Fáilte Ireland’s Trade Portal.
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