People visiting the Town of Comox's website can now adjust settings to meet their needs with a new accessibility widget.
The accessibility options include allowing users to change things like the contrast, lighting and design features of the website to make their experience better. The widget is automatically located at the bottom right of the screen, but is moveable and hide-able for those who don't need to use it. Other features include high contrast, negative contrast, grayscale, light background, underline links, highlight links, hind images, large text, readable font, dyslexia-friendly mode, increased line height and increased text spacing.
"Thanks to a generous grant from (SPARC BC), the Town has implemented a range of tools aimed at supporting an inclusive online experience," a release from the town says. "These improvements are part of the Town鈥檚 broader three-year Accessibility Assessment and Action Plan, which outlines a strategic vision to build a more accessible and equitable community."
The Accessibility Assessment and Action Plan, adopted in 2023, provides a framework for making meaningful improvements through a set of prioritized recommendations. Regular reviews and updates to the plan will be conducted in collaboration with the Comox Valley Accessibility Committee, the Comox Valley Social Planning Society, individuals with lived experience, and other accessibility experts to ensure the plan remains relevant and responsive to community needs.
"These enhancements reflect our commitment to reducing barriers and supporting our community with equitable access to online information and services,鈥� said Nicole Minions, Comox Mayor.
The town welcomes public input and encourages residents to share their thoughts and experiences with the Accessibility Plan. Feedback can be provided by:
- Emailing: town@comox.ca
- Visiting:
- Calling: 250-339-2202
