Our Commitment
Currrent is committed to providing a digital experience that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our platform and strive to adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.
Accessibility Standards
We aim to conform to level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. These guidelines help make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.
Accessibility Features
- Neural Voice Synthesis: Our premium text-to-speech technology with 500+ voices in 140+ languages
- Keyboard Navigation: Full functionality available via keyboard shortcuts
- Screen Reader Support: Optimized for NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
- High Contrast Mode: Enhanced visual accessibility options
- Font Size Controls: Adjustable text sizing for better readability
- Skip Links: Quick navigation to main content areas
- Alternative Text: Descriptive alt text for all images and media
- Focus Indicators: Clear visual focus states for interactive elements
Voice Technology for Accessibility
Our neural voice synthesis technology is particularly beneficial for users with:
- Visual Impairments: High-quality audio playback of all articles and content
- Dyslexia: Audio accompaniment to aid reading comprehension
- Learning Disabilities: Multi-modal content presentation options
- Motor Impairments: Hands-free content consumption
Ongoing Efforts
We continuously work to improve accessibility through:
- Regular accessibility audits and testing
- User feedback collection and implementation
- Staff training on accessibility best practices
- Collaboration with accessibility experts
- Updates to reflect evolving standards and guidelines
Third-Party Content
While we strive to make our platform fully accessible, some content comes from third-party news sources. We work to enhance this content where possible through our AI processing but cannot guarantee the accessibility of all external content.
Feedback and Support
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of Currrent. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Email: accessibility@currrent.io
- Phone: +44 20 3478 1234
- Address: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.
Compatibility
Currrent is designed to be compatible with:
- Recent versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
- Voice control software like Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- Browser zoom up to 200% without horizontal scrolling
Assessment and Testing
Currrent has been assessed using a combination of:
- Automated accessibility testing tools
- Manual testing by accessibility experts
- User testing with individuals who have disabilities
- Screen reader testing across multiple platforms
Enforcement Procedure
If you believe that content on Currrent violates accessibility standards or if you experience difficulty accessing any part of our service, please contact our accessibility team. We are committed to working with you to find a satisfactory resolution.