At HOT NEWS DAY, we believe that the internet should be accessible to all. We are committed to creating a website that is available to the widest possible audience, regardless of their circumstances or abilities. That’s why we adhere to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. These guidelines ensure that our website is accessible to people with various disabilities, such as visual impairments, motor impairments, and cognitive disabilities.
Accessibility Features
To make our website as accessible as possible, we have implemented various technologies. Our accessibility interface allows users with specific disabilities to customize the website’s user interface according to their needs. Additionally, we use an AI-based application that constantly optimizes the website’s accessibility level. This application modifies the website’s HTML, making it compatible with screen-readers and keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.
Screen-reader and Keyboard Navigation
We understand the importance of making our website accessible for blind users who rely on screen-readers. That’s why we have implemented the ARIA attributes technique, which provides meaningful data to screen-readers. Our website also supports keyboard navigation, allowing users to navigate through the site using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys. We have also incorporated quick-navigation and content-skip menus, making it easier for keyboard users to navigate.
Disability Profiles Supported
At HOT NEWS DAY, we support various disability profiles to ensure that all users can access our website comfortably. Our disability profiles include:
- Epilepsy Safe Mode: Eliminates the risk of seizures caused by flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
- Visually Impaired Mode: Adjusts the website for users with visual impairments, such as degrading eyesight, tunnel vision, cataract, and glaucoma.
- Cognitive Disability Mode: Provides assistive options for users with cognitive impairments, such as dyslexia and autism.
- ADHD Friendly Mode: Helps users with ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders focus on the main website elements.
- Blindness Mode: Configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.
- Keyboard Navigation Profile: Enables motor-impaired individuals to navigate the website using the keyboard.
UI, Design, and Readability Adjustments
We understand that different users have different preferences and needs. That’s why we offer various UI, design, and readability adjustments. Users can customize the font size, family, spacing, alignment, and line height. They can also choose different color contrast profiles and swap color schemes for titles, texts, and backgrounds. Additionally, users can control animations, highlight important elements, mute audio, and utilize a search engine linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary for cognitive disorders.
Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility
To ensure a seamless browsing experience, we aim to support a wide array of browsers and assistive technologies. Our website is compatible with major browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. We also support screen-reader technologies like JAWS and NVDA for both Windows and MAC users.
Your Feedback Matters!
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. Despite our best efforts, there may still be areas that require further attention. We are committed to developing and adopting new technologies to enhance accessibility. If you have any feedback or encounter any issues while using our website, please reach out to us. We value your input and strive to provide the best possible user experience.
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