ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

This statement was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Dixie’s Diaries is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology. We strive to ensure that our online content is inclusive and user-friendly for individuals with diverse accessibility needs.

We are continuously working to improve the usability and accessibility of this website by adhering to relevant standards and best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, wherever possible.

MEASURES WE TAKE

To support accessibility, we:

• Implement responsive design for various screen sizes and devices
• Use semantic HTML to support screen readers and assistive technologies
• Provide text alternatives (alt text) for important images and non-text content
• Maintain sufficient colour contrast between text and backgrounds
• Ensure interactive elements (e.g., forms and buttons) are keyboard-navigable

ONGOING COMMITMENT

While we aim for full accessibility, we acknowledge that some areas of the website may not yet be fully compliant. We are actively working to identify and resolve any barriers and welcome feedback from users to help us improve.

HELPFUL ACCESSIBILITY TOOLS

We’ve gathered some tools and resources that may enhance your experience on Dixie’s Diaries and other websites. Many are built-in or freely available worldwide, while others are tailored to the Australian community.

SCREEN READERS

• NVDA (Windows) – Free and open-source: https://www.nvaccess.org (developed in Australia)
• VoiceOver (Mac/iOS) – Built into Apple devices
• TalkBack (Android) – Built into Android devices

VISUAL SUPPORT TOOLS

• Magnifier (Windows) – Built-in tool via Accessibility Settings
• Dark Reader – Browser extension that adds dark mode for better contrast: https://darkreader.org
• Vision Australia – Tools, tips, and services for people with low vision or blindness: https://www.visionaustralia.org

CUSTOM DISPLAY TOOLS

• UserWay Widget – Add-ons for font size, contrast, spacing: – https://userway.org
• ATbar – Toolbar to customise web content display: https://www.atbar.org

AUSTRALIAN RESOURCES & SUPPORT

• Australian Disability Gateway – Central access to national services and info: https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au
• Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA) – Advocacy and digital accessibility audits: https://accessibility.org.au

KEYBOARD NAVIGATION TIPS

• Tab – Navigate between links and form fields
• Shift + Tab – Navigate backward
• Enter/Spacebar – Activate buttons or links

CONTACT

If you experience any difficulty accessing content or functionality on this website, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at: admin@dixiesdiaries.com.

We take all accessibility requests seriously and will do our best to address your concerns in a timely manner.