Accessibility Statement
Kindred Compass is designed to be easier to use for people with low digital confidence, older adults, and people who may find complex websites difficult.
What we do by design
- Mobile-first design that also works on tablets and computers
- Plain English throughout — no unexplained jargon
- Large, readable text (with A / A+ / A++ controls on every page)
- “Read this page aloud” on every page, using the device’s own voice
- Large buttons and touch targets
- Strong colour contrast, and meaning never carried by colour alone
- Simple, uncluttered layouts with clear headings
- One-step-at-a-time walkthroughs to reduce cognitive load
- Keyboard navigation and a skip-to-content link
- Reduced-motion preferences respected; no unnecessary animation
Accessibility is the default
There is no separate “accessibility mode” — the accessible version is the only version. Controls like text size and read-aloud are visible on every page, not hidden in settings.
Where we’re heading
We aim to work towards WCAG 2.2 AA where practical. The app has not yet been formally audited against WCAG, and we won’t claim compliance until it has. Accessibility here is an ongoing commitment, not a finished checkbox — feedback from real users shapes what we improve next.