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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This statement was last updated on September 4, 2026.
We at Hope & Skills Psychotherapy Team are working to make our site www.hopeskillstherapy.com accessible to people with disabilities.
What web accessibility is:
An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
At Hope & Skills Psychotherapy Team, we believe that mental health support should be barrier-free, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone. We are dedicated to ensuring our digital space is accessible to all individuals, proudly aligning our website with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards. [1, 2]
To provide a seamless browsing experience, our platform incorporates several built-in accessibility features: [1]
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Predictable Navigation: Built with a clear, logical heading hierarchy (H1 to H6) and standardized menus to assist those using screen readers or navigating with cognitive differences. [1, 2]
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Keyboard Operability & Visual Focus: Fully navigable without a mouse using structured keyboard controls, complete with high-visibility dual-color focus rings to clearly track your location on the page. [1, 2, 3]
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Screen Reader Compatibility: Programmed with underlying document semantics, clear site-language definitions, and descriptive image configurations to assist assistive technologies. [1, 2]
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Inclusive & Clear Layouts: Designed with readable text spacing, safe visual elements that prevent seizure-inducing flashes, and a responsive framework that allows zoom scaling up to 200% without breaking page layouts. [1, 2, 3]
💬 Feedback and Support
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Accessibility is an ongoing process. If you encounter any barriers on our website, require alternative formats for our information, or have suggestions on how we can improve, please contact us directly: [1, 2, 3]
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Phone: (905) 412-5763
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Email: admin@hopeskillstherapy.com