Last Updated: November 30, 2024

Our Commitment

Mate.direct is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

Accessibility Features

Our platform includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard navigation support
• Screen reader compatibility
• Text resizing without loss of functionality
• High contrast mode
• Focus indicators
• Alt text for images
• ARIA landmarks and labels
• Semantic HTML structure

Customization Options

Users can customize their experience through our accessibility widget, which provides:

• Font size adjustment
• Contrast settings
• Color saturation control
• Text spacing options
• Animation control
• Focus highlighting

Standards Compliance

We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and follow these principles:

• Perceivable: Information and interface elements must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive
• Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable
• Understandable: Information and operation of the user interface must be understandable
• Robust: Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents

Keyboard Navigation

Key keyboard shortcuts and features:

• Tab: Navigate through interactive elements
• Enter/Space: Activate buttons and links
• Escape: Close modals and dropdowns
• Arrow keys: Navigate within components
• Skip links: Jump to main content

Assistive Technology Support

Our platform supports various assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• Speech recognition software
• Screen magnification tools
• Alternative input devices

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following limitations and are working to address them:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
• Third-party content may not meet all accessibility standards
• Complex data visualizations may have limited accessibility

Ongoing Improvements

We regularly review and improve our accessibility features through:

• Regular accessibility audits
• User feedback incorporation
• Continuous staff training
• Technology updates

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Mate.direct. Please let us know if you:

• Encounter any accessibility barriers
• Need information in an alternative format
• Have suggestions for improvement