ACCESSIBILITY
Website Introduction
This accessibility statement applies to Black Tran Hub UK. Black Trans Hub UK is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability.
We aim to adhere as closely as possible to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1, Level AA), published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). To read our statement go to the bottom of this page.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:​
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zoom in up to 200% without the text spilling off the screen
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navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
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navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
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listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
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AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
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Whilst Black Trans Hub UK strive to adhere to the guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website and we are currently working to achieve this.
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We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:​
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you cannot modify the line height or spacing of text
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some videos do not have captions - in an effort to make them all more accessible, we have added PDF transcripts underneath each video
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there’s a limit to how far pages can be magnified without obstruction (200%).
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If you have any comments, ideas or feedback regarding this site's accessibility, please get in touch by emailing: blacktranshubuk@gmail.com
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This website, Black Trans Hub UK, is about providing information to the trans POC community throughout their transitions.
Speaking Websites
For Microsoft users, there is a screen reader called Narrator. It can be found and switched on in the settings on your device.
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If you use an Apple device, the application is called Apple VoiceOver, and is also found in settings.
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Alternative screen reading programmes to use are:
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PDF transcripts and hover interactions may be difficult for screen readers to navigate.
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This site has been repeatedly tested using Microsoft Windows' Narrator.
Magnifying The Screen
Each page has been tested and is optimised to be usable up to 200% zoom with minimal obstructions.
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All recent versions of Microsoft Windows include magnification software. This allows you to greatly increase text size, although this will be restricted to only a small proportion of the screen. To use Windows magnifier, click on ‘Start’ then select ‘Programmes’ followed by ‘Accessories’ and ‘Magnifier’. You can then select the amount of magnification you want from the dialog box that will appear on screen.
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For Apple users you can select the screen magnifier found by going to ‘System Preferences’ and selecting ‘Universal Access’.
Making The Mouse Point Bigger
You can increase the size of the mouse pointer on your screen.
In Microsoft Windows you do this by clicking on ‘Start’ then selecting ‘Control Panel’ followed by ‘Hardware and Sound’ and ‘Devices and Printers’. You can then click on ‘Mouse’ followed by ‘Mouse Pointer Options’ and select any changes you want.
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For Apple users, click on ‘System Preferences’ and select ‘Universal Access’ followed by ‘Mouse & Track pad’. You can then make the mouse pointer bigger by sliding the Cursor Size bar.
Slowing Down The Mouse Speed
Some people find that it is easier to use a mouse at a slower speed. In Microsoft Windows, you can change this setting in the same way as you change the size of your mouse pointer. From the ‘Mouse Pointer Options’ menu just slide the ‘Select a pointer speed’ bar to slow or speed up the mouse.
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For Mac users, from the ‘Mouse & Track pad’ menu you can use the ‘Tracking Speed’ slider bar to change the mouse speed.
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For Mac users, click on ‘System Preferences’ and select ‘Universal Access’ followed by ‘Mouse & Track pad’. You can then make the mouse pointer bigger by sliding the Cursor Size bar.
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If you are using an external mouse there should be settings within the company app or on the mouse itself to change the speed and sensitivity of it.
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Using The Keyboard To Move Around The Website
To use a keyboard rather than a mouse to navigate this site, it is recommended to pair this with a screen reader of your choice.
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Navigation is done with various keystrokes.
For Microsoft users this page gives more details on keystrokes.
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This site has been repeatedly tested using Microsoft Windows' Narrator.
Access on Different Devices
For more detailed guidance on how to increase accessibility and change how your device or web browser works, we recommend the following websites:
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Windows
For information about accessibility options using a Windows PC see
Windows Accessibility features
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Apple
For information about accessibility options using an Apple PC see
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On an iPhone or iPad
For information about accessibility options using an iPhone see
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On an Android device
For information about accessibility options using an Android device see the
Accessibility Compliance Statement
This is an Accessibility Statement for Black Trans Hub UK.
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Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Black Trans Hub UK is partially conformany with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Partially conformany means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
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This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below:
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Date
This statement was created on 10 April 2023.
It was last reviewed on 14th April 2023.
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Black Trans Hub UK is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.