Accessibility statement

Everyone deserves equal access to the platform. We aim to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AAA — the highest level of conformance — and we test the site continually as we change it.

• Three colour schemes (light, dimmed, dark) — pick whichever is kindest to your eyes from the accessibility bar at the bottom of any page.
• Three font options — Atkinson Hyperlegible (default), serif, or OpenDyslexic.
• Adjustable text size — increase, decrease, or reset from the same toolbar.
• Keyboard navigation — every feature is reachable with the keyboard alone.
• Screen reader support — semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks, and descriptive labels.
• Clear, predictable structure — the wizard breaks setup into one question per step; long pages collapse into accordions so you choose what to read.
• Plain British English with minimal jargon.
• No autoplay, no flashing, no animations that can't be paused.
• Respects prefers-reduced-motion — if your OS asks for reduced motion, we honour it.
• AAA contrast on every theme — 7:1 for body text, 4.5:1 for large text.
• Responsive at any zoom level up to 400%.

We aim for WCAG 2.2 Level AAA. We test using:

• Automated tools — Lighthouse, axe, WAVE.
• Manual testing — keyboard navigation, screen readers, visual inspection.
• Real-world feedback — autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent members trying things and telling us what's awkward.

• Recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
• Screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
• Mobile devices running iOS and Android.
• Zoom up to 400% without loss of content or function.

We don't support Internet Explorer.

• External links lead to other sites that may not match our standards.
• Member-uploaded content (profile photos, bios, listing descriptions) is moderated for compliance with our terms but isn't individually checked for accessibility.
• This is an early-stage prototype. Edges will exist; please report them.

Found a barrier or have an idea? Email neuroally@autismhelp.org.uk. We aim to respond within 5 working days.