ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Digital Experience
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At Brothers Support Network, we believe in creating a sense of belonging for every person who connects with us — both in the real world and online. That’s why we are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or circumstance.
We aim to meet the standards set by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1), Level AA, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines help make digital content more accessible to people with a range of disabilities, including visual, cognitive, motor, and auditory impairments.
Our Approach to Accessibility
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To provide a seamless and inclusive digital experience, we use a combination of assistive technologies and tools that allow users to tailor the website to suit their personal needs. These include:
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An accessibility interface that enables individuals to adjust font sizes, contrast, colour settings, and navigation.
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An AI-powered system that operates in the background, constantly improving the site's usability for screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
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Support for ARIA attributes to improve screen reader compatibility and ensure important information is clearly communicated.
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This website uses the UserWay Accessibility Widget, powered by a dedicated accessibility server. It helps ensure ongoing compliance with WCAG 2.1 by providing features such as font adjustments, contrast control, screen reader support, and keyboard navigation enhancements.
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Features of Our On-Site Accessibility Menu
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Our website includes a built-in Accessibility Menu (activated by pressing CTRL+U) powered by UserWay. This menu allows visitors to personalise their digital experience with features such as:
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Contrast and saturation adjustments
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Bigger text and adjustable text spacing
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Highlight links and enable tooltips
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Pause animations and hide images
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Dyslexia-friendly font mode
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Custom cursor enhancements
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Line height, text alignment, and reset options
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Additional Accessibility Features
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Customisable fonts, spacing, and alignment
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Adjustable colour profiles including dark, light, and monochrome modes
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Pause or disable animations for individuals with sensory sensitivities
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Content highlighting, audio muting, virtual keyboard, and more
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Always Improving, Always Listening
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At Brothers, we believe in the power of growth. While we’ve taken extensive steps to ensure our website is accessible, we know accessibility is an ongoing journey — and we're committed to continual improvement.
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If you experience any difficulty accessing content or have suggestions for how we can improve your experience, we welcome your feedback.
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