Accessibility Statement for Feedback Fruits
University College Dublin (UCD) is committed to making its peer-assessment tool, Feedback Fruits accessible, in accordance with the European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2025.
This accessibility statement applies to the Feedback Fruits, a Peer Review/Assessment Tool (Version 1 as on 20 June 2025) hosted by University College Dublin.
Getting the most from this site
The Feedback Fruits tool enables UCD students to provide peer feedback and evaluate performance in groups. Feedback Fruits tool is integrated within the UCD Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Brightspace and can be only accessed from there within specific modules. There are two views within the tool: instructor and student view, both have the same interfaces in the VLE but with different functionalities.
For more information contact UCD Access & Lifelong Learning: (opens in a new window)all@ucd.ie
Compliance status
Feedback Fruits is working currently on assessing accessibility in line with current regulation and is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A and AA. Feedback Fruits are working on their Accessibility Statement at the moment to provide more compliance information.
Currently areas that are compliant with WCAG 2.1:
- Keyboard and screen reader access to the tool.
- Customisation of colour contrast, font sizes
- Captioning functionalities, reliant on the user
- Content sequencing is appropriate
Advanced Technical Information
For information on accessibility features please go to the following link: (opens in a new window)https://help.feedbackfruits.com/hc/en-us/articles/23527091756946-Accessibility-WCAG-Compliance#h_b8bafd9de40
Evaluation Methods
Feedback Fruits is under evaluation for WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance at the moment with the view to issue a full accessibility statement soon.
Content not in scope of this documentation
- third-party content
- reproductions of items in heritage collections that cannot be made fully accessible
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared by UCD IT Services at University College Dublin on 09 October 2025
Version 1 published: 2nd December 2025
Feedback and contact information
If you have any concerns in relation to how the Feedback Fruits tool is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. Level A and AA we would appreciate it if you could contact UCD IT Services as a first port of call to discuss any concerns by logging a call via www.ucd.ie/ithelp and selecting “Get Help”.
Feedback Fruits
UCD strives to be a model of inclusion. We respect and value student diversity in all the modules we offer. Our learning environment is designed inclusively, so that it can be accessed, understood, and used to the greatest extent possible, removing all barriers. Students are provided with equal opportunities to access, participate, and succeed, regardless of background, personal circumstances, age, disability, or pace of study. UCD is a university for all where diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our institution at every level. Students are encouraged to approach staff to discuss their learning needs. Any information disclosed will be treated with confidentiality and respect (UCD 2022c).
Students with documented disabilities can register with the UCD Access office - disability@ucd.ie. Please try to alert Module Coordinators if you need any specific accommodation at the start of the module. Students without documented disabilities who may need accommodations can discuss this with Module Coordinators privately or set a meeting to discuss specific needs (UCD 2022d).
Enforcement procedure
If you experience barriers in accessing this platform or its content and are not satisfied with the way we respond to support your access, you can contact,
- UCD IT Services - www.ucd.ie/ithelp
- UCD Access and Lifelong Learning - https://www.ucd.ie/all/aboutus/contact/
- The Office of the Ombudsman -
(opens in a new window)Contact Ombudsman |Advice on (opens in a new window)making a complaint under the Disability Act
The Workplace Relations Commission -
(opens in a new window)Contact Workplace relations | Advice on (opens in a new window)making a complaint under the Equal Status Act
How we are improving accessibility
University College Dublin has invested in digital accessibility in the following ways.
- Ensuring accessibility is a key criterion in all digital procurement.
- Investing in the ALLY system to provide automated accessibility checking and reporting of both our digital platforms and the content uploaded to them.
- Optional staff training and development in digital accessibility practices.
Further Support
The UCD IT Support Hub is where you can log a call with our UCD IT Helpdesk team, find an answer in our Knowledge Base of articles, or request an additional service or access.
UCD IT Services
Computer Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.Contact us via the UCD IT Support Hub: www.ucd.ie/ithelp