The Trauma Institute is committed to ensuring that trauma-informed information and resources are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or disability. We are actively working to meet and exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
Our Accessibility Commitments
- Screen reader compatibility — Our website is designed to work with screen reading software including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
- Keyboard navigation — All functions of the website are accessible via keyboard without requiring a mouse.
- Colour contrast — Text and interactive elements maintain sufficient colour contrast ratios for readability by those with visual impairments.
- Alt text — All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text.
- Scalable text — Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
- Clear language — We write in plain, clear language accessible to a general reading audience.
Clinical Accessibility
The Trauma Institute is committed to ensuring that clinical services are accessible to those with disabilities:
- Telehealth services are available for those with mobility limitations, agoraphobia, or other conditions that make in-person attendance difficult.
- Clinicians in our network include practitioners with training and experience working with clients who have physical disabilities.
- We are committed to ensuring that cost is not a barrier to care and can assist with referrals to reduced-fee services.
Feedback and Issues
If you encounter any accessibility barriers on this website, please contact us. We take all accessibility feedback seriously and will work to address issues promptly.