Digital Accessibility

One of the main goals of Talgildu Føroyar has been to ensure that as many people as possible have access to digital services.

To achieve this, Talgildu Føroyar follows the requirements and standards set out in WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). This helps ensure that digital services are accessible to as many users as possible.

Vangin offers a range of accessibility features for people with different needs, including users with hearing or visual impairments.

The image below shows where these accessibility features can be found within Vangin.

• Keyboard Navigation

  All functions on Vangin can be used with keyboard navigation. This means that you do not need to use a mouse, as all functions can be accessed using the keyboard.

• Text-to-Speech

  For users who have difficulty reading or who are visually impaired, text on Vangin can be read aloud.

• Colour Contrast

  The text on Vangin is designed with sufficient colour contrast. This benefits all users and is especially important for people with visual impairments or colour blindness. You can choose the contrast level that works best for you.

• Highlight Links

  You can highlight links to make them easier to identify. This can be helpful if you have difficulty seeing where links are located on a page.

• Larger Text

  You can increase the size of the text to make it easier to read.

• Text Spacing

  You can increase the spacing between letters, words and lines of text to improve readability.

• Pause Animations

  You can pause moving content, such as videos and animations.

• Dyslexia Support

  You can choose a font designed to support people with dyslexia. The font has a special design that can make reading easier.

• Cursor

  The mouse cursor can be enlarged to make it easier to see and follow on the screen.