Using Dissero with a disability

Dissero can be used without a mouse. Press Tab to move forward through links, buttons and fields, and Shift+Tab to move back. The page you are on is outlined as you go.

The first Tab on any page offers Skip to main content, which takes you straight past the sidebar and into the writing. Enter or Space activates whatever is highlighted.

Pages are built from standard regions and headings, and each page has its own title, so you can move by heading and see where you are. When you change page, the new page name is announced.

Buttons that show only an icon have a text label behind them, so you hear what they do instead of just "button".

Settings offers three themes, each with body text that meets WCAG 2.2 AA contrast. You can also choose the typeface used for posts and replies.

The Accessibility section in Settings adds larger text and a high-contrast mode that darkens text and strengthens borders. Links inside posts and pages can be underlined so they never rely on colour alone.

Dissero automatically follows your device's own “Reduce motion” setting. You can also switch on Reduce motion in Settings, which stops pages sliding and fading as you move around the app.

Flashing and rapid light changes are avoided throughout. A light and photosensitivity warning is shown before you first enter the app, and is recorded on your account.

• •Every page opens with a "Skip to main content" link, so you can jump past the navigation with one press of Tab.
• •The whole app can be used with a keyboard alone. Every button, link and field shows a clear focus outline while you move through it with Tab.
• •Pages use standard landmarks (a navigation area, a main content area and headings), and each page has its own title, so screen readers can tell where you are.
• •Moving between pages is announced by screen readers, the same way a normal page load is.
• •Icon-only buttons carry text labels for screen readers, and every form field has a visible label.
• •Three colour themes, each with text that meets WCAG 2.2 AA contrast for body text.
• •An Accessibility section in Settings turns on larger text, higher contrast, underlined links and reduced motion.
• •The app follows your device's own "Reduce motion" setting automatically. Turning on Reduced motion stops pages sliding and fading as you move around.
• •Light and photosensitivity warnings appear before you first enter the app.

• •Live chat moves quickly. Screen readers read new messages as they arrive, but following a fast room can be harder than reading a post or discussion thread.
• •Some illustrations and decorative artwork are presentational. They are hidden from screen readers rather than described.
• •Content written by other members is not checked for plain-language or readability, though it does pass our moderation filter.
• •This statement covers the web app and the installed Dissero, which runs the same interface. It does not cover external sites we link to.

If something is in your way, that is a problem we want to know about, not something you have to work around. Tell us using the contact below.

If any part of Dissero is difficult or impossible for you to use, write to us and tell us which page you were on and what happened. The admin team reads every message, and we aim to reply within five working days.

Accessibility contact: dissero@disseroapp.com

Signed-in members can also send a private message from the Help tab on the Support page.