Accessibility

Housal is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone.

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and functionality on our platform. Our goal is to make Housal accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard support for navigating the site without a mouse.

Screen Reader Support

Compatible with popular screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.

High Contrast

Support for high contrast mode and customizable color schemes.

Alt Text

Descriptive alternative text for images and visual content.

Mobile Accessible

Fully accessible on mobile devices with touch and gesture support.

WCAG Compliance

Working towards WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance standards.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

Accessibility Features

Our platform includes the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML structure for better screen reader navigation
  • Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
  • Descriptive labels for form fields and interactive elements
  • Sufficient color contrast ratios for text and backgrounds
  • Resizable text up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
  • Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • Accessible error messages and form validation

Keyboard Shortcuts

You can navigate our site using these keyboard shortcuts:

  • Tab - Move to the next interactive element
  • Shift + Tab - Move to the previous interactive element
  • Enter - Activate buttons and links
  • Space - Toggle checkboxes and expand dropdowns
  • Escape - Close modals and popups

Browser Compatibility

Our site is optimized for the latest versions of major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend keeping your browser up to date for the best experience.

Assistive Technology

Our website is tested with the following assistive technologies:

  • NVDA (Windows)
  • JAWS (Windows)
  • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • TalkBack (Android)

Known Issues

We are actively working to improve accessibility across our platform. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know so we can address them.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review and test our website to identify and fix accessibility issues. We welcome feedback from our users to help us improve.

Need Help?

If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of our website, or if you have suggestions for improving accessibility, please contact us. We take accessibility feedback seriously and will do our best to help.

Last updated: March 4, 2026