We make the web open to everyone
OpenDoorDigital was founded on a simple belief: every Irish business deserves a website that works for every customer, not just those without disabilities.
Most SME websites were built to look good. Not to work for everyone.
Millions of people across Ireland live with a disability that affects how they use the web. They struggle with booking forms they can't operate by keyboard, images with no descriptions, and text that's impossible to read. For these customers, an inaccessible website is a closed door.
At the same time, the European Accessibility Act is now Irish law for the services it covers, such as online shops and booking, banking and transport, with fines of up to €60,000 and personal liability for directors where it applies. Public bodies have their own rules. And whatever the law says about your business, nine in ten Irish homepages we scanned had at least one basic barrier.
We exist to change that, with clear, jargon-free audits that tell business owners exactly what's wrong, why it matters, and what to fix first.
"Is your website open to everyone?"
That's the question we ask every business owner we meet. The answer is almost always no, not from lack of care, but lack of awareness. That's where we come in.
Our principles
We do things differently from automated scanners and generic compliance platforms.
Human-verified, every time
Automated tools catch around 30% of accessibility issues. We find the rest, including broken booking forms, missing keyboard navigation, and UX problems no scanner will ever flag.
Plain-English reports
We don't deliver a spreadsheet of WCAG criteria codes. Every issue comes with a clear description of the problem, who it affects, and exactly what needs to change, ready to hand to your developer or web agency.
Built for Irish SMEs
We understand the reality of running a small business in Ireland. Our reports are written for business owners, not IT departments, and our pricing reflects that too.
Compliance you can document
Where the EAA applies, it is a defence to show you exercised due diligence and took all reasonable precautions (Reg. 34). Our audit is your documented record that you identified issues and acted on them.
No lock-in
We work with your existing developer or web agency to fix issues. We find the problems and write the brief, and you choose who fixes them.
Free re-audit included
Every paid audit includes a follow-up re-scan after you've made fixes. We don't just hand over a report. We help you get to the finish line.
What's likely wrong with your site right now
96% of websites have detectable accessibility failures. These are the issues we find most often on Irish SME websites.
Poor colour contrast
Text that doesn't meet minimum contrast ratios is invisible to many users with low vision or colour blindness.
Missing image alt text
Images without descriptive alternative text are invisible to screen reader users, which is a critical WCAG failure.
Keyboard navigation breaks
Menus, forms, and interactive elements that can't be used without a mouse lock out many disabled users.
Unlabelled form fields
Contact forms and booking systems with inputs that have no accessible label are unusable with assistive technology.
Small tap targets on mobile
Buttons and links that are too small to tap accurately are a common fail for users with motor impairments.
Missing accessibility statement
The EAA requires a published, up-to-date accessibility statement on your site. Most Irish SMEs don't have one.
Built for Irish businesses of every size
The EAA applies to businesses providing in-scope digital services in Ireland. If your website sells, books or takes payments online, you need to comply.
Hotels & Tourism
Booking forms, room descriptions, and location info must be accessible to all guests.
Solicitors & Accountants
Professional services firms face heightened scrutiny, so compliance protects your professional reputation.
Healthcare & Clinics
Patient-facing websites and appointment booking systems must work for everyone.
E-commerce & Retail
Product pages, checkout flows, and account management all carry EAA obligations.
Restaurants & Food
Online menus, reservation forms, and ordering systems need to meet accessibility standards.
Credit Unions & Finance
Financial services are specifically named in the EAA as a high-priority sector for enforcement.
Ready to open your door to every customer?
Start with a free homepage check. No credit card, no commitment. We'll show you exactly what's failing and why it matters.