Accessibility

Minnesota Hospice is committed to promoting digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

This website implemented an automatic accessibility tool to conform as closely as possible to the standards set by the WCAG 2.2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2) at the AA level.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

The tool provider’s mission goal is to be able to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible. They have therefore invested efforts to support popular systems with high market share, including Chrome, Firefox, edge, Opera and Safari VoiceOver on a MAC. They have also addressed JAWS and NVDA assistive technologies for Windows and MAC.

The following modifications were made to make this website accessible:

Enable keyboard navigation.

Fonts – Ability to increase and decrease the site font, adjust, align etc.

Change color contrast based on dark background.

Change color contrast based on a light background.

Change the Site`s colors.

Matching and monochrome option for color blind people.

Change the font for readability.

Increase the cursor and change its color to black or white.

Increase the display to 200%.

Highlight links on the site.

Highlighting headers on the site.

Display an alternative description of the images.

Increase the content chosen by the cursor, showed in a tooltip.

Describe words by mouse selection.

Displays the site`s contents in a new window clearly and readable.

Enables users to type contents using the mouse.

Stops blinking and flashing of moving elements.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

HTML

WAI-ARIA

CSS

JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Limitations, Alternatives and Disclaimers

Despite efforts to ensure accessibility of this website, there may be some limitations. Using the accessibility widget is subject to the privacy policy which can be found at the company`s website.

Use of Third-Party Sites & Components

When 3rd party components or websites are used on the website, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, chats and others, which are not controlled by us, may present challenges for individuals with disabilities that we are not able to remedy.

Notes & Comments

Despite efforts to make site browsing accessible for people with disabilities, some pages may not be accessible, or the appropriate technological solution has not yet been found. The tool provider is dedicated to keep improving the accessibility features and interface of their product.