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Accessibility Statement

Mental Health Matters Inc. is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to the widest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to make our digital content usable and inclusive for all visitors, regardless of ability or technology.

Our goal is to provide an online experience that is accessible, functional, and supportive for everyone seeking mental health resources and services.

Compliance with Accessibility Standards

We aim to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), at the AA compliance level.

These guidelines provide standards for making web content accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including:

  • Visual impairments
  • Motor impairments
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Hearing impairments
  • Neurological conditions

Following WCAG standards helps ensure that our website can be used with assistive technologies and accessible navigation tools.

Accessibility Features on Our Website

Our website uses several technologies and design practices to improve accessibility.

These include:

  • Screen-reader compatibility
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • Alternative image descriptions (ALT text)
  • Structured headings and semantic HTML
  • Adjustable user interface settings
  • Accessibility interface tools that allow users to modify display preferences

These features help users customize their browsing experience based on their individual accessibility needs.

Screen Reader and Keyboard Navigation

Our website supports screen readers and keyboard navigation to help users who rely on assistive technologies.

Screen-reader users can navigate the website using software such as:

  • JAWS
  • NVDA
  • VoiceOver
  • TalkBack

Accessibility enhancements include:

  • ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes
  • Descriptive labels for form fields and buttons
  • Image descriptions using ALT text
  • Clear navigation landmarks

Keyboard navigation is also supported, allowing users to browse the website using:

  • Tab and Shift + Tab
  • Enter and Spacebar
  • Arrow keys for menu navigation
  • Esc to close dialog boxes or popups

Shortcut navigation may also be available for headings, forms, and links.

Accessibility Profiles

To further support accessibility, the website may provide interface profiles designed to assist individuals with different needs.

These profiles may support users with:

  • Visual impairments
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • ADHD
  • Motor impairments
  • Screen-reader users
  • Epilepsy sensitivity

These settings allow visitors to adjust visual presentation, reduce animations, improve focus, or simplify page elements.

Display and Readability Adjustments

Users may be able to adjust the website interface using accessibility tools that provide:

  • Font size adjustments
  • Text spacing and alignment options
  • Color contrast profiles
  • Dark or light display modes
  • Reduced motion settings
  • Highlighting of links or interactive elements

These adjustments help improve readability and navigation for different accessibility needs.

Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

We work to ensure compatibility with major browsers and assistive technologies used by most visitors.

Supported browsers may include:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Opera

Our accessibility features are designed to work with commonly used screen readers and
assistive devices on both Windows and macOS systems.

Continuous Accessibility Improvements

We continuously review and improve the accessibility of our website.

Despite our best efforts, some pages or sections may still have limitations as technology
evolves. We are committed to identifying and addressing accessibility issues whenever
possible.

Our goal is to ensure that individuals seeking mental health services can access the
information and resources they need.

Contact for Accessibility Assistance

If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, or if you need assistance accessing information, please contact us.

Email: info@ourmhm.org

We welcome feedback and will make reasonable efforts to improve accessibility for all users.

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