| Dating websites for the disabled have been a | | | | visually challenged see images on the site. The text |
| wonderful service for those living with disability or | | | | labels should be informative and readable by the |
| limiting medical conditions. By opening doors to new | | | | screen readers that assist many disabled internet |
| friends and relationships, they have changed a lot of | | | | users. |
| lives. The sheer number of such websites is | | | | Navigation through keyboard: Using a mouse is not |
| encouraging. | | | | always an option for many users. It is then beneficial if |
| The disabled dating service is used by people living | | | | the site can be navigated entirely through the |
| with various types of disabilities and conditions. Some | | | | keyboard. |
| of these can make it difficult for the person to use the | | | | Limited Use of Javascript: Javascript refers to mini |
| computer effectively, while others may need special | | | | programmes which are embedded in some sites. |
| technological help to access the web. For example, the | | | | However its presence limits anyone using an old |
| visually challenged find it helpful to use screen readers | | | | browser or a special browser from accessing the site. |
| which speak out the written word and some hearing | | | | So, it helps if the site can be accessed even when the |
| impaired internet users need voice recognition | | | | Javascript is disabled. |
| technology to get maximum benefit from their time on | | | | Good colour contrast: The colour combinations used |
| the net. | | | | on a website have special significance for users with |
| Dating websites for the disabled which are sensitive to | | | | dyslexia and visual impairments. Certain combinations |
| the needs of their patrons accommodate these | | | | are more conducive to users with these impairments |
| factors when presenting their service. Some features | | | | while others may aggravate the problem. |
| of these websites which make them easy to use are | | | | No sudden pop-up windows : Windows which pop up |
| listed below. | | | | without warning can be confusing for those suffering |
| Clear format: The information is presented without any | | | | from cognitive or learning disabilities and distracting for |
| cluttering or extra graphics thrown in. This makes it | | | | many others. |
| easier and less distracting. | | | | Most dating disabled websites offer their service to |
| Sensitive choice of text: There are some fonts which | | | | users whose disabilities cover a wide range of |
| making reading easier for those who are visually | | | | impairments. Thus to take into account the needs of all |
| challenged or those suffering from dyslexia. Dating | | | | they may need the help of specialist web designers |
| websites catering to the disabled use these fonts and | | | | who modify websites to suit the need of the clientele. |
| large, clear text to enhance their service. Being able to | | | | There are also groups who offer training and support |
| resize text to suit the users particular needs and | | | | as well as disabled end testing and disability audits. All |
| absence of hard coded text which cannot be changed | | | | these together can make a disabled dating service |
| are also useful features. | | | | accommodate the needs of their users in a sensitive |
| Presence of text labels: Text labels are spoken | | | | way. |
| descriptions of pictures and images that help the | | | | |