Accessibility

Text alternatives, often called alt text, provide a text-based description of images, charts, graphs, etc. This allows screen readers to convey the information in a way the user can understand.

Audio and video content can be inaccessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Providing text transcripts (or captions for videos) ensures everyone can access the information presented in time-based media.

People with different disabilities might need to customise how they view web pages. Adaptable content allows users to adjust the layout, font size, or colours without losing any information or functionality. It also benefits users with cognitive impairments who might prefer a simpler presentation of content.

Ensuring sufficient colour contrast, clear separation of foreground and background elements, clear headings and labels and avoiding content that flashes or flickers can help people with visual impairments or those prone to seizures access content safely and comfortably.

Making all website functionality accessible via keyboard allows people with motor disabilities or those who prefer keyboard navigation to use the site effectively.

The contrast between the text and the background should be sufficient to assist those with low vision or colour blindness and ensure better readability. For standard text, the contrast ratio needs to be at least 4.5:1, and for larger text, it needs to be at least 3:1.

Users should be able to adjust the text up to 200% without assistive technology and reduced quality of content or functionality. The text must be able to be resized without causing horizontal scrolling or overlapping content, ensuring that it remains legible and usable.

Users should be able to navigate the website differently to accommodate different preferences and abilities. These tools can include search bars, navigation menus, sitemaps, etc.

The website’s content needs to be strategically divided to make it more understandable. Using clear and descriptive headings categorised by H1, H2, etc. and labels that clearly describe elements like buttons and form fields, those who rely on screen readers can easily locate and jump to the sections they are looking for.

The keyboard navigation can be further enhanced by showing which element currently has focus. This provides a clear visual indication, such as an outline or colour change, of where the next interaction will occur.

Providing a seamless experience is essential, especially for those with disabilities. Error identification refers to pinpointing the error with clear messaging and providing actionable solutions that make the website more intuitive.

Access to audio content should include sign language to assist those who might be deaf or hard of hearing. Sign language should be included in all pre-recorded audio content, ensuring that the meaning and intent are accurately conveyed.

This accessibility feature goes beyond just describing the visual action. It offers additional context for video content to make it more accessible to those who are blind or have low vision. Extended audio descriptions can include expressions, emotions, and scene changes.

Enhancing the contrast of all text to 7:1 makes it easier for people with low vision or colour blindness to read.

This feature allows users to adjust the spacing between lines, letters, and words to ensure the text is more readable for those with dyslexia or other reading difficulties. Ideally, users should be able to adjust text spacing by 1.5 times the font size for line height, by 0.12 times the font size for letter spacing, and by 0.16 times the font size for word spacing without losing content or functionality.

Simpler language should be used to assist those who may have a cognitive disorder or who do not speak the language fluently. A version of the content should be provided that avoids complex structures and wording.

The website’s navigation should be consistent throughout to make life easier for those with cognitive or learning disabilities. Consistency means that the navigation should appear in the same place and offer the same function throughout the site.

Users should be able to control and avoid interruptions such as pop-ups or automatic media playing, which could be disorienting and distracting. They should also be able to pause, stop, or hide information that could be considered an interruption.

At NewCasinos, we will soon be compatible with screen readers through the use of ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications), which will assist those with visual impairments in accessing our site.

Another feature we are working on is keyboard navigation, allowing users to interact with and navigate our site using only their keyboard. Once the feature is in place, users will be able to use keyboard controls like Enter, Tab, and the arrow keys to browse our site.

Through the use of text-to-speech options and the integration of third-party tools, users can have their writing converted to speech, which will assist those with visual impairments, reading difficulties, and so on.

At the moment, NewCasinos is working on closed captions and transcripts for videos. This will ensure that everyone can understand and access all videos at NewCasinos.

Readability is a key feature for a website, and to ensure that ours is accessible to everyone, we are working on adjustable text sizes and fonts. Users will be able to increase the text size and change the font to be more readable.

In line with readability and to assist those with visual impairments or colour blindness, we want to give users the option of changing the colour settings of our site and even changing the contrast so that it is easier to read.

We are improving our forms, such as our contact forms, so they are readily accessible and user-friendly. We will provide clear labels and proper form field markings and assist with form error identification.

With skip navigation, users will be able to bypass content and navigate directly to the desired section, making the site more accessible, intuitive, and user-friendly.

We will aim to make our PDFs and documents more accessible to those with disabilities so that everyone can understand them. We will implement proper structure through headings, tables, etc., and provide alt text for images, descriptive links, etc.

With accessibility in mind, we will be redesigning our site to ensure that the navigation is consistent throughout so that all users are familiar with the layout, making it easier to navigate and browse. Our layout will also remain consistent so that page structures and visual design elements help predict where the information is located.

At NewCasinos, we are dedicated to creating a site that is accessible to everyone. Through our careful redesign, we will closely examine accessibility features such as contrast colours, fonts, sizing, images, and navigation so that our site meets the highest standards and caters to everyone regardless of their abilities.

We want to ensure that we hit the mark, so we actively engage users with disabilities, gather their feedback, and make the necessary changes to our website to ensure it meets their requirements. If you have any feedback or wish to share your thoughts on accessibility and how we can improve, please don’t hesitate to contact us through our contact page.