Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Usermate, we are committed to supporting website accessibility and inclusivity for all users. We aim to contribute to an accessible web experience by offering tools that help meet established accessibility standards and improve digital usability across a wide range of user needs.

We recognize the importance of equal access to digital services, and we strive to support compliance with relevant accessibility regulations, including:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 – Level AA
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• European Accessibility Act (EAA)
• German Barrier-Free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0)

Our widget is designed to assist website owners and users in applying features that enhance accessibility and improve the digital experience for people with disabilities.

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About the Usermate Accessibility Widget

The Usermate widget offers a comprehensive range of tools to adapt and customize web content to individual accessibility needs. It supports users with visual, cognitive, and motor impairments by providing the following features:

• Screen Reader Compatibility: Attribute-based enhancements for our build-in screen reader
• Keyboard Navigation Support: Interactive focus handling anddropdown control
• Readability Enhancements:
  • Adjustable font sizes, line heights, letter spacing, and alignment
  • Capitalization toggles (uppercase, lowercase, capitalize)
  • Readable font option
• Visual & Color Adjustments:
  • High contrast and inverted color modes
  • Adjustable saturation, brightness, and background/text color
  • Title and link color customization
• Focus & Reading Aids:
  • Reading guide (line-following tool)
  • Reading mask (dim surrounding content)
  • Highlighting for links, text and headings
• Motion & Media Control:
  • Disable animations, autoplay videos, and audio
  • Option to hide images or videos for reduced distractions
• Custom Cursor: High-visibility pointer options
• User Profiles tailored for different needs:
  • Vision-impaired mode
  • Epilepsy-safe mode (removes flashing content)
  • Cognitive support profile
  • ADHD-friendly browsing
  • Keyboard-only navigation profile

All features are accessible via the on-screen accessibility icon and can be activated with just a few clicks—no login or registration required.

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Standards & Compatibility

The Usermate widget is designed in alignment with the WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines and supports assistive technologies and browsers commonly used by people with disabilities. It is compatible with:

• Major browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera
• Assistive technologies: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

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Ongoing Efforts

Usermate is continuously evolving. We regularly test, update, and expand our feature set to align with current accessibility best practices and technological advancements. While the widget helps support accessibility implementation, we recommend that website owners also conduct full accessibility audits to address content, structure, and compliance requirements beyond what interface tools alone can provide.

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Feedback & Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of websites using the Usermate widget. If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

E-Mail: support@usermate.org

Thank you for helping us build a more accessible web for everyone!