Accessibility

Ability411 follows the W3C Web Content Accessibility principles and guidelines to make its website content accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities and to users in general.

The accessibility features of this website include:

• a simple layout, with minimal horizontal scrolling;
• navigation guidance through descriptions of links;
• input assistance through cues;
• use of colour and text to provide sufficient contrast for readability;
• text that is understandable, along with a glossary that defines terms used, unusual words and abbreviations;
• text alternatives for any non-text content;
• adaptable content that can be presented in different ways without losing information or structure;
• functionality that allows users to change text size;
• keyboard functionality for users who cannot use a mouse; and
• consideration for compatibility with devices that are used by those who require assistive technologies to operate a computer.

If you have comments or questions about the Ability411 website, please send an email to ability411@uvic.ca.