Accessibility
Getting A Life is written for young people with severe learning disabilities, so this site is built to be read at a pace and in a way that suits each visitor.
Why access matters here
Information about support, employment and rights is often hard to find and harder to understand. For young people with severe learning disabilities, a page that is cluttered, full of jargon or hard to navigate can close off the very information they need to make choices.
The project treats accessibility as part of its purpose. Clear language, plain structure and consistent layout are not extras. They are part of raising aspirations and making sure that families and professionals can use the same information.
How pages are written
Headings say what each section is about. Sentences are kept short where possible, and technical words are explained when they first appear. Images are included to support the text, and each one has a description so that a screen reader or a carer can explain it.
Reading and moving around
Pages keep a steady order from the title to the main content, so it is easy to predict where to look next. Links are written to describe their destination. Where a page is long, the content is split into clear sections rather than one unbroken block.
If a page is difficult to follow, please say so. Feedback on what made it hard to read is one of the most useful things the project can receive.
Examples of the approach
Finding your way
The site map lists every page in one place, and the search page can help when you know the topic but not the page. If something here does not work for you, the contact page is the best place to say so.
This statement is reviewed as the site changes, and suggestions for improvement are always welcome on the accessibility page.