The Rhode Island Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We believe that all individuals, regardless of ability, should have equal access to our programs, services, and communications. To support this commitment, we adhere to ADA-Compliant Standards and strive to ensure that our digital and physical spaces meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We continuously work to improve accessibility and usability for all.
If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for how we can enhance accessibility, please contact us. Your feedback is important and helps us uphold our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
Website Accessibility
We make every effort to meet online design and usability requirements as recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). There are several accessibility features on your computer and mobile device that can help maximize the comfort of your online experience:
Web users have the ability to zoom into a screen or web browser in order to improve visibility. Below are a few instructions on how to make adjustments depending on your setup:
On Windows, press the Windows key and plus sign (+) at the same time to zoom in. You can also use the "Magnifier" application under "Accessories".
On a Mac, go to "System Preferences", open "Universal Access" and select the "Seeing" tab. Check the box under "Zoom" to "On".
On your Apple device, tap "Settings", then "General", then "Accessibility". Tap the "Zoom" button and toggle it "On".
Within a web browser, you can also use "Ctrl" ("Cmd" on Mac) plus the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to zoom in or out.
Most major web browsers provide the following options that allow users to change the color and/or font on a web page to improve visibility:
In Internet Explorer, go to "Tools", then "Internet Options", on to "General". From here, select "Colors, Fonts, or Accessibility".
In Mozilla Firefox, choose "Options", then "Content", then finally "Fonts & Colors".
In Safari, select "Preferences", "Appearance" tab, and then hit the "Select…" button next to the font fields.
In Chrome, go to "Preferences", activate the "Show advanced settings" link, go to the "Web content" heading and change the "Font size", "Customize fonts" in other ways, or set default "Page zoom".
We recommend a mixture of settings like enlarging font size and zooming into the browser for a better experience.
Screen readers are text-to-speech software that allow people to read and interact with content in different ways. Users who don't have the ability to perceive what is on the screen will often use them to allow audible access to web content.
JAWS for Windows is highly recommended and can be used with your favorite web browser. There are also free options available including NVDA for Windows and VoiceOver for Mac.
By pressing the down arrow in JAWS, for example, you are able navigate through items on the page. JAWS will also accept Braille input.
Screen readers accept input in a variety of ways, but one of the most common forms is through your keyboard.
iOS and Android smart phones alike provide many tools to help you access what you need. Below are a few suggested tools:
VoiceOver for iOS and TalkBack for Android are the screen readers that come built-in. To turn on VoiceOver, go to "Settings", then "General", to "Accessibility", and then turn "VoiceOver" on.
You can set the “Accessibility Shortcut” to “VoiceOver” from the "Accessibility" page in order to triple-click the "Home" button to toggle VoiceOver on and off. TalkBack has a similar feature.
"Zoom", "Magnifier", "Invert Colors", "Color Filters", and "Reduce White Point" are other features and tools on iOS that you can use. These are also available through the “Accessibility Shortcut”.
Accessibility Requests
If you are experiencing difficulties or have any questions, please contact info@rifoundation.org.
