Website Accessibility Guide

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Derby County Football Club is dedicated to providing an accessible and inclusive website experience for all our supporters. Our site follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards, aiming for Level AA compliance where possible. We continuously seek feedback to improve and ensure our website is accessible to everyone.

Supported Browsers and Operating Systems

Our website is optimised for accessibility on the latest versions of the following browsers:

Google Chrome

Microsoft Edge

Mozilla Firefox

Safari

Our website has been tested on various operating systems:

Apple Mac OS 11 Big Sur

Windows 10

iOS 15.1+

Android 10+

Tip: For the best experience, we recommend keeping your browser and operating system updated.

Adjusting Text Size and Contrast

To make text easier to read, you can adjust text size in each browser:

Google Chrome

Click the three-dots menu in the top-right corner.

Go to Settings > Appearance > Font size to adjust the default text size.

Microsoft Edge

Click the three-dots menu in the top-right corner.

Go to Settings > Appearance > Fonts to select a preferred font size.

Mozilla Firefox

Use Ctrl (or Command on Mac) + Plus (+) to increase text size or Ctrl (Command) + Minus (-) to reduce it.

Apple Safari

Open Safari on your iPhone.

Tap the A symbol in the search field and use the large A to increase text or the small A to decrease it.

Universal Shortcut: For all browsers, you can use Ctrl (Command) + Plus (+) to zoom in and Ctrl (Command) + Minus (-) to zoom out, with Ctrl (Command) + 0 resetting to the default size.

Enhancing Visibility: High Contrast & Dark Mode

For better readability, you can enable High Contrast or Dark Mode:

High Contrast Mode: On most devices, go to Settings > Accessibility to turn on high-contrast colours for improved text visibility.

Dark Mode: If your device or browser supports Dark Mode, you can activate it for a darker background with lighter text:

On iOS: Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and select Dark.

On Android: Go to Settings > Display and choose Dark Theme.

On Windows: Open Settings > Personalization > Colours and select Dark.

On macOS: Go to System Preferences > General and select Dark.

Screen Readers and Assistive Technology

For supporters using screen readers, we support the following:

Read Aloud (Chrome)

Install Read Aloud from the Chrome Web Store here.

Add it to Chrome, then find it under Extensions in the browser toolbar.

NVDA (Windows)

Download NVDA from NV Access

Access the User Guide for tips on usage.

VoiceOver (Mac and iOS)

Mac Users: Enable VoiceOver through System Preferences > Accessibility > VoiceOver.

iPhone/iPad Users: Enable VoiceOver in Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver.

TalkBack (Android)

Android Users: Enable TalkBack in Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack for spoken feedback on your device.

Tip: If you’re a new screen reader user, refer to the User Guide for each tool to get started with shortcuts and navigation tips.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is designed to be fully navigable by keyboard:

Use the Tab key to move forward through interactive elements.

Shift + Tab to go backward.

Press Enter to select links or buttons.

Tip: Keyboard navigation is ideal for users who prefer not to use a mouse and allows seamless access to all site features.

Changing Website Language

You can change the website language using the following steps:

Google Chrome

Click the three-dots menu > Settings > Languages.

Add your preferred language, then select Display Chrome in this language.

Microsoft Edge

Click the three-dots menu > Settings > Languages.

Add your preferred language, then select Display Edge in this language.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Go to Settings > General > Language.

2. Choose your language from the dropdown menu.

Apple Safari

1. Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Language & Region.

2. Drag and drop your preferred language to the top of the list.

Providing Feedback and Contact Information

We are continually enhancing the accessibility of the Derby County website to support all our fans. If you have any feedback or suggestions on how we can further improve your experience, please let us know by emailing [email protected]