Accessibility

Our Commitment

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

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

Our ongoing efforts include implementing features that benefit users with various disabilities, including visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments.

Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

  • High contrast color schemes in both light and dark modes
  • Scalable text that can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Alternative text for images and media content
  • Clear visual hierarchy with proper heading structure
  • Focus indicators for keyboard navigation

Keyboard Navigation

  • Full keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements
  • Logical tab order throughout the interface
  • Skip links to main content areas
  • Keyboard shortcuts for common actions

Screen Reader Support

  • Semantic HTML markup for proper content structure
  • ARIA labels and descriptions for complex UI elements
  • Descriptive link text and button labels
  • Status updates and live regions for dynamic content

Motor Accessibility

  • Large click targets (minimum 44x44 pixels)
  • Adequate spacing between interactive elements
  • No time-sensitive actions without user control
  • Alternative input methods support

Browser and Assistive Technology Support

alter..gay is designed to work with:

Web Browsers

  • Chrome (latest versions)
  • Firefox (latest versions)
  • Safari (latest versions)
  • Edge (latest versions)

Screen Readers

  • NVDA (Windows)
  • JAWS (Windows)
  • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • TalkBack (Android)

Accessibility Settings

You can customize your experience on alter..gay through various accessibility settings:

  • Switch between light and dark themes for better contrast
  • Adjust text size using your browser's zoom feature
  • Use high contrast mode in your operating system
  • Enable reduced motion settings to minimize animations

Known Issues

We are continuously working to improve accessibility. Currently known issues include:

  • Some video content may not have captions (we encourage creators to add them)
  • Certain third-party embedded content may have limited accessibility features

We are actively working to address these issues and welcome feedback on accessibility improvements.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to make alter..gay accessible, some user-generated content and third-party integrations may not meet the same accessibility standards. We encourage creators to:

  • Add alt text to images
  • Use descriptive captions for videos
  • Write clear, descriptive post text
  • Use adequate color contrast in their content

Feedback and Support

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of alter..gay. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

Email: accessibility@alter.gay

Subject line: Accessibility Feedback

Please include details about the issue you encountered, including the page URL, your browser and assistive technology information, and any error messages.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our platform and work with accessibility experts to identify areas for improvement. Our development team receives accessibility training and we conduct regular accessibility audits of our platform.

Resources

Learn more about web accessibility:

Last updated: December 2024

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