Browsealoud supports ADA compliance for websites

Our web accessibility toolbar supports ADA compliance for websites

Browsealoud is a simple website addition that helps to make your digital content more accessible for all. It does this by providing your visitors with access to supportive features. These features are designed to suit a diverse range of needs, and allow your visitors to personalize how they engage with your digital content. Browsealoud supports ADA compliance by helping you to create inclusive experiences for everyone.

Before we explore Browsealoud in more detail, let’s take a look at what ADA compliance is.
 

Perceivable

Every element of a website should be able to be perceived by every visitor. This means that content should be transformable between formats. It also considers accessible design elements such as good color contrast and typography choice - elements which make it easier for users to see and hear content.

With Browsealoud you can easily offer your content in multiple formats. For example, Text-to-speech and MP3 Maker transforms written content into an audio format. It also reads alt-tags behind images, to provide oral description to the visually impaired. Browsealoud also supports users to see content. Its Web Page Simplifier removes distracting content. This helps to minimize visual overload. Its Screen Mask feature also helps users with color sensitivities to view content, by allowing them to apply a color overlay.

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Operable

Web content must be able to be accessed by every visitor. This includes people who use adaptive devices, and those who may suffer seizures or physical reactions. It must also be navigable, providing ways to help users find content, and determine where they are.

Browsealoud is fully keyboard accessible. Its Screen Mask feature allows users to dim the screen, whilst Web Page Simplifier removes distracting content - this is beneficial for users who may suffer seizures. When using the Text-to-speech function, content navigation is supported with dual color highlighting. The Screen Mask feature also helps users to focus by providing a reading pane.

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Understandable

Content that someone can access is not necessarily accessible. It must be readable and understandable. Factors to consider are the use of language, abbreviations and pronunciations. This principle also considers how intuitive the website is, and whether it acts in a way which users would expect. Additionally, where visitors are asked to input information, input assistance is required to help users avoid and correct mistakes.

Browsealoud supports this principle in many ways because it's customizable to the users needs. For example, to increase readability, users can change the speed and voice within Text-to-speech; enlarge text size with the Magnifier feature; and, translate content into over 100 languages. Browsealoud also enables you as the website owner to set pronunciations - this includes the ability to set acronyms to be read aloud in full. When users input information, being able to have content read aloud to them can help them identify mistakes.

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Robust

Each individual accesses the web using technology which suits their needs and preferences. That means your website should be compatible for use across different devices and browsers, including assistive technologies.

Browsealoud works across all common browsers and platforms, and is regularly updated. Browsealoud services are hosted on Amazon, to ensure its features are agile, robust and resilient.