The Town of Comox has launched a new accessibility button on its website, introducing a suite of features designed to improve digital access for all residents and visitors.
The Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia offered up a grant to push the work forward.
The Town says it has implemented a range of tools aimed at supporting an inclusive online experience.
The improvements are part of a broader three-year Accessibility Assessment and Action Plan, which outlines a strategic vision to build a more accessible and equitable community.
The new accessibility features now available at www.comox.ca include high contrast, negative contrast, grayscale, light background, underline links, highlight links, hind images, large text, readable font, dyslexia-friendly mode, increased line height and increased text spacing.
Mayor Nicole Minions says the enhancements reflect the Town’s commitment to reducing barriers and supporting the community with equitable access to online information and services.
The Accessibility Assessment and Action Plan, adopted in 2023, provides a framework for making meaningful improvements through a set of prioritized recommendations.
Regular reviews and updates to the plan will be conducted in collaboration with the Comox Valley Accessibility Committee, the Comox Valley Social Planning Society, individuals with lived experience, and other accessibility experts to ensure the plan remains relevant and responsive to community needs.
Get details at Town of Comox.
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