These new initiatives demonstrate the Agency's ongoing commitment to ensuring equal access to eHealth services for all citizens, regardless of their visual abilities.
One of the main improvements made is the incorporation of specific assistive technologies for people with visual problems. The Agency has introduced a high-performance screen reader that enables users to navigate the portal easily by converting text content into text-to-speech. This enables blind or partially-sighted people to consult essential information, such as news, information on eHealth services and available resources.
In addition, the Agency has taken steps to make online forms more accessible. Users can now use screen-reading tools to fill in the necessary forms without encountering major obstacles.
Working with accessibility experts, it has also improved the color contrast and legibility of fonts on its portal. These visual adjustments mean that visually impaired people or those with various visual pathologies can navigate more easily and access key information without difficulty.
These first initiatives to improve accessibility demonstrate the Agency's commitment to creating an inclusive online environment for all citizens. However, the Agency does not intend to stop there and plans to implement other improvement measures in the future.