Accessibility Features

We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website for users with disabilities. These features are designed to make our content easier to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with.

Text Size Adjustments

Users can easily adjust the text size of our website using their browser settings. Instructions on how to adjust text size are provided below for various browsers:

Chrome: Go to Menu > Settings > Appearance > Font size.
Firefox: Go to Menu > Options > General > Language and Appearance > Fonts & Colors.
Safari: Go to Safari > Preferences > Accessibility.
Edge: Go to Menu > Settings > Appearance > Fonts.

We have also ensured that our website layout remains readable and functional even with larger text sizes.

Color Contrast Options

We understand the importance of sufficient color contrast for users with low vision or color blindness. Our website incorporates the following color contrast features:

High Contrast Themes: The website offers a dark mode theme, which provides higher contrast between text and background colors.
WCAG Compliance: We have ensured that the color contrast ratios meet or exceed the WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
Customizable Colors: While not directly built into the site, users can often use browser extensions or operating system settings to adjust colors to their preference.

To enable dark mode, look for the dark mode toggle in the footer of the page.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. Users who cannot use a mouse or other pointing device can navigate through our content using the following keyboard keys:

Tab: Moves focus to the next interactive element.
Shift + Tab: Moves focus to the previous interactive element.
Enter: Activates a focused link or button.
Arrow Keys: Navigates within certain elements, such as menus and lists.

We have also ensured that focus indicators are clearly visible, allowing users to easily track their location on the page.

Screen Reader Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with screen reader software. We have implemented the following features to improve screen reader accessibility:

Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers to interpret the meaning and relationships between different parts of the page.
Alternative Text: All images and non-text elements have descriptive alternative text (alt text) that conveys their content and purpose to screen reader users.
ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to screen readers about the behavior and state of interactive elements.
Clear Heading Structure: We use headings (H1, H2, H3, etc.) to create a clear and logical structure for our content, allowing screen reader users to easily navigate through the page.

We regularly test our website with popular screen readers to ensure compatibility and identify any accessibility issues.

Additional Accessibility Resources

Below are some helpful resources for improving your overall web accessibility knowledge and skills:

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

The WCAG are a set of internationally recognized guidelines for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. They are developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Learn More about WCAG

ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

ARIA is a set of attributes that can be added to HTML elements to provide additional information to assistive technologies about the role, state, and properties of those elements.

Learn More about ARIA

Accessibility Statement Generator

This tool helps you create a basic accessibility statement for your website, outlining your commitment to accessibility and the steps you've taken to make your site accessible.

Generate an Accessibility Statement

WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool

WAVE is a free web accessibility evaluation tool that helps you identify accessibility errors and areas for improvement on your website.

Evaluate Your Website with WAVE

Website Accessibility Statement