Accessibility & Safeguarding Charter
Our promise to every person who uses Abilities Unity. Built-in features that make our spaces accessible to all abilities and safe for children and vulnerable adults — always.
This platform is built around protecting children and vulnerable adults, and welcoming every ability, faith and identity.
Accessibility Features
1–100A. Basic Access (1–20)
All buttons and controls are big and easy to press
Press 🔊 and AI voice reads any text on screen
Calm Blue + Soft Yellow + Black text
Short sentences. No hard words
“Everyone can use it. Everyone can be friends.”
“Help + 999” button on every page/device
You control your settings
Nothing times out or disappears fast
You can use Tab to move through everything
You choose what plays next
Make text bigger or smaller anytime
Choose clear fonts like Arial, OpenDyslexic
More space between lines for easy reading
Alternative colour sets for all vision types
Low light option for eyes
Bright option for eyes
Clear box shows where you are on screen
Jump past menus to main info
Always know where you are
Buttons stay in the same place
B. Magnifying + Visual (21–30)
Goes over the entire screen
100%, 150%, 200%, 300%. Stays clear with no blurring
Magnify just one part of screen
Make mouse pointer bigger
High contrast cursor
Works with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver
Every image has a text description
No flashing that can trigger seizures
Turn off animations if needed
Turn captions on/off and change size
C. Audio + Language (31–45)
Videos will speak using your chosen words
Make AI voice faster or slower
Choose higher or lower voice
Clear captions on all videos
BSL/ASL option for key content
Change page to other languages
Extra simple language version
Hear any page read out
Speak instead of typing
Hard words can be heard out loud
Replace complex words with simple ones
Tap word to see simple meaning
Turn off all background sounds
Keep sounds at safe level
Voice separate from music
D. Cognitive + Learning (46–60)
Very simple words. Calm. No surprises
Short sentences. Clear pictures
More ideas. Adult help OK
Complex topics. Adult support suggested
Break tasks into small steps
Show what to do next
Reminders and notes on screen
Hide extra menus and ads
No countdowns unless you choose
Clear message if something goes wrong
Go back if you make a mistake
Never lose your work
Help finish sentences
Icons with every label
No bright neon or busy patterns
E. Motor + Input (61–75)
Do everything without a mouse
Use 1 or 2 switches to control
Talk to control the device
Control with eye movements
Big tap areas for fingers
Click to move items
Press keys one at a time
Ignore accidental key presses
Make your own key commands
Type with mouse or touch
All controls on one side
Flip controls for either hand
Single click does everything
Hover to click
Adjust how fast things respond
F. Spiritual + Identity (76–85)
Change “God” to anything. Example: Nature, Universe, Source
Change “He/Him” to anything. Example: They/Them
Spiritual language separate from Human Gender
For people we only use He, She, They
Original words show first. Nothing changes unless you choose
Hear names said correctly
See important dates for all beliefs
Images for all cultures and faiths
Never assume gender, faith, or ability
Pick how you are described
G. Connectivity + Tech (86–100)
Works on slow internet
Use core features without internet
Works on phone, tablet, computer
Clean code for assistive tech
Extra info for screen readers
Compatible with all major tools
Nothing blocks the screen
Menu always in same place
Find anything fast with simple words
Sort content by C-Age and type
Save pages to come back later
Clean print with big text
Share without sharing personal data
Tell us if something is hard to use
Clear page explaining all features
Child Protection + Safety Features
101–150Child First Safeguarding (101–150)
Every decision puts children and vulnerable adults first
We never ask for name, age, address, school, or phone
No money forms on site. No “No amount found” errors
All chat checked for safety. No bad words allowed
Big yellow “This feels unsafe” button on every page
Use emoji, icons, or stick people only
Carer can set limits and see what is watched
No flashing lights. No loud sounds. No pop-ups
Big “Home” button on every page to go back to safety
No links that take you away without warning
No data stored about you
Carer sets content level, not child
We never track where you are
Strangers cannot message children
All comments checked before showing
Bad words blocked automatically
Only safe results shown
Children cannot upload face photos
Carer can set usage time
See what was viewed, no secrets
Direct link to Help + 999
AI blocks unsafe conversation patterns
We never sell user data
Data kept safe and encrypted
Check system every month
All team pass background checks
Safeguarding training required
Children know what is safe and not
No shaming or scary words
Ask before showing anything new
No adverts on children’s pages
Nothing to buy
One place for carers to manage settings
Remind to log out on shared devices
Logs out safely, doesn’t delete work
Carer approves new features
Only approved contacts
Warn before tough topics
“Are you OK?” prompt if needed
Links to help lines built in
Blocked and reported
Zero tolerance policy
Tell user what happened after report
Report without giving name
Children can give feedback safely
Protects all genders, beliefs, abilities
Respect different family rules
Easy to complain and be heard
Safety features improved often
Visible sign that page is Child First
Accessibility Features — Extended
151–300H. Advanced Vision (151–165)
Text rearranges to fit any zoom without side-scrolling
A moving line guides your eyes across text
One tap for wider letters, words and lines
Swap light and dark instantly
Soft colour films to ease glare (Irlen support)
Dim or brighten the whole screen in-app
Make every word thicker to read
Links always underlined, not just coloured
A soft trail shows where the pointer moved
Point at anything to hear what it is
Pinch or tap to enlarge any picture
Warns if any text is hard to see
A minimum text size is always kept
Show the name of colours for low-vision users
Blank the screen while a reader speaks
I. Hearing + Sound (166–180)
A gentle flash instead of a beep
Device buzzes for important messages
Auto captions on every video and call
Choose caption colour, size and background
Save a written copy of any audio
See sounds as shapes for deaf users
Combine stereo into one channel
Shift sound left or right for one-sided hearing
Clean up call audio
Optimised sound for hearing aids
An avatar signs key messages
Extra loud option within safe limits
Silence all sounds during chosen times
Written labels for every sound cue
Slow, clear speech option for voice-over
J. Speech + Communication (181–195)
Tap pictures to build a sentence
Type and the device speaks for you
Keep your common sentences ready
One-tap “Yes”, “No”, “Help”, “Wait”
Every emoji has a plain-word label
Share how you like to communicate
Shows whose turn it is to speak
Extra time to reply in chat and calls
Learns your words to speak faster
Save your own voice for text-to-talk
Send meaning with pictures, not words
Ask any message to be read again
Rewrite a message in easy words
Mix text, voice, pictures and signs
Warns if a message may sound harsh
K. Reading + Literacy (196–210)
Break long words into parts
Words light up as they are read aloud
Set how fast text is read
Tap any word for a simple meaning
See a picture for each word
A short summary of long pages
Break text into single ideas
See how much is left to read
Sound out words letter by letter
Reads numbers and dates clearly
Reads tables cell by cell
Explains each box before you fill it
Suggestions to help you begin writing
Optional, kind writing support
Return to where you left off
L. Neurodiversity + Sensory (211–225)
Muted colours and no movement
A gentle work-and-rest timer you control
A quiet on-screen fidget tool
The app behaves the same every time
Tells you before anything moves
Option to hide all decoration
Simple faces to show how you feel
Kind nudge to rest your eyes
Show one thing at a time
Slow, gentle screen changes
Save what helps and what to avoid
Extra whitespace around everything
Soft background sounds you can choose
Remove stressful counters
One tap instantly calms the screen
M. Physical + Mobility (226–240)
All controls meet large-tap size
Buttons for every swipe or pinch
Set how long to press for actions
Pause input without losing your place
Ignores shaky, repeated taps
Control with head movement
Use foot pedals as switches
Options highlight in turn to choose
Menus come to your thumb
Never need precise dragging
Stops accidental removals
Scroll without a trackpad gesture
Control repeated key output
Finish long presses for you
Keep the screen the way you need
N. Memory + Executive Function (241–255)
Shows your last action and next step
Your writing is kept as you go
Pin simple notes to any page
Ticks off steps as you complete them
A picture plan for your session
Replay any guidance any time
One clear place to start again
Quick return to what you just did
The app walks you through tasks
“You did X. Next is Y.”
Each part of the site has its colour
Gentle prompts for regular tasks
Shows how long a task may take
Stop anything and continue later
Every task shows a friendly “Done”
O. Personalisation + Profiles (256–270)
Save all your settings in one place
Switch between “Calm”, “Focus”, “Low Vision”
A carer can set up your profile with you
Your settings follow you on any device
A short wizard to set your needs
Never lose your settings
Basic access without an account
Keep settings without storing personal data
The app uses the name you choose
Choose how the app welcomes you
Find any setting by simple words
Return to your saved comfort settings
Preview a setting before saving
Each setting says what it does
Separate comfort settings per person
P. Wayfinding + Navigation (271–285)
Home button never moves
A picture map of the whole site
Highlights your current page on the map
One button returns to a calm home page
Each area keeps its own colour and icon
Extra-large, spaced-out menu
Say where you want to go
Jump back to pages you visited
Pin your most-used pages
Plain arrows and labels everywhere
Every page shows where to go next
The same icon always means the same thing
Skip straight to main areas
Undo navigation without losing work
A clear trail of where you have been
Q. Support + Independence (286–300)
A calm helper explains any page
Optional walk-throughs of each feature
Try things safely with no real effect
All help written simply
Short, captioned guides for each feature
Do tasks alongside a trusted helper
Kind encouragement as you go
Nothing breaks if you tap the wrong thing
Begin with only the basics shown
Turn on more features when ready
Support in many languages
Reach a real person easily
Tell us what would help you
Designed so you can do it yourself
Gentle praise when you finish
Child Protection + Safety — Extended
301–450R. Account + Access Safety (301–315)
Carers confirmed before they get controls
Child pages are never searchable
Everything starts fully private
Children connect only with approved people
Strong, simple login for carers
We never ask children for passwords
Signs out on shared or idle devices
Carers approve which devices can be used
Child, carer and staff have different powers
Big changes need carer approval
No open sign-ups for youth spaces
Carers told of unusual sign-ins
One child linked to a responsible guardian
Regularly check who can see a child’s space
Account recovery only through the carer
S. Communication Safety (316–330)
Messages only from trusted people
Adults can’t privately message children
Carers can view children’s chats
Risky messages held for review
Blocks phone numbers and addresses
Blocks “let’s meet” style messages
A safe adult oversees youth groups
Calls limited to approved contacts
Tells users if a chat is captured
Pauses heated conversations kindly
Youth messaging paused overnight
Report button in every conversation
Blocks unsafe or personal usernames
External links blocked in youth chat
Suggests kinder wording before sending
T. Content Safety (331–345)
Only C-Age suitable content shown
People and AI check content together
Youth-facing posts checked before going live
Pictures checked before they appear
Violent content blocked from youth areas
Strictly blocked and filtered
Curated, checked content for children
Clear labels for topic and age
Hide tough topics until a carer allows
Search never suggests unsafe terms
Health and safety info is checked
One tap to flag anything
Flagged content hidden while reviewed
Uplifting, respectful content prioritised
Stories marked as pretend
U. Carer + Guardian Controls (346–360)
One place to manage everything
Set and lock the C-Age level
Choose when the app can be used
Turn features on or off per child
A simple, honest weekly overview
Approve each new contact
No purchases possible, ever
Wind-down and auto-pause at night
Gentle notices, not alarms
Set rules together with the child
More than one trusted adult can help
Short-term access for a relative
Carers can pause the app any time
Nothing hidden from the guardian
A guided safeguarding set-up wizard
V. Privacy + Data Protection (361–375)
We collect as little as possible
Data is never sold or rented
No advertising trackers
Data protected in transit and at rest
Delete your data any time
Get a copy of your own data
Plain-language permission requests
We never scan faces
Use core features without an account
Keep settings on your device where possible
Old data is auto-deleted
Searches are not profiled
Stronger rules for under-18s
Your activity stays here
A plain-words privacy page
W. Reporting + Response (376–390)
“This feels unsafe” on every screen
Report without giving your name
People, messages, content or pages
Trained people check reports quickly
See that your report was logged
Learn what happened, kindly
Child-risk reports go first
Serious risks escalate to safeguarding leads
Reported content is safely kept for review
Reporters are protected
Help offered after a report
Carers and pros have a fast channel
See your past reports
Staff know exactly when to act
Reviews checked by a safeguarding lead
X. Wellbeing + Mental Health (391–405)
A gentle check-in when needed
A quiet page to take a breath
Trusted support lines built in
Clear steps if someone is at risk
Warm, kind tone throughout
Feeds don’t trap or pressure you
Gentle break prompts
Only positive reinforcement
A safe place to note feelings
Simple breathing and calming aids
Encourages talking to someone safe
Blocked and support offered
Clear help if someone is unkind
Safe, moderated encouragement
A library of gentle help
Y. Community Conduct (406–420)
Simple “what’s safe here” page
Firm, kind enforcement
Positive behaviour encouraged
Fair chances to do better
A simple way to appeal decisions
Removed users can’t sneak back
Blocked and reported
Guided, calm disagreement
Gentle onboarding into the rules
Trusted adults active in spaces
Everyone knows the outcomes
Easy in-context reporting
Kindness is celebrated
Filters across all spaces
A shared promise of respect
Z. Governance + Compliance (421–435)
A clear, public safeguarding policy
A named responsible person
All staff DBS-checked
Regular safeguarding training
Safe, private record-keeping
Monthly safety reviews
Meets child-protection laws
Aims for WCAG best practice
Honest updates on safety actions
Partners are safety-checked
Easy to raise concerns
Staff can report worries safely
A named privacy lead
Policies updated regularly
Independent safeguarding input
AA. Emergency + Crisis (436–450)
Always one tap away
Leave the site instantly if unsafe
Carer-set trusted numbers
Simplified screen with help only
Share location only in an emergency
Quietly alert a trusted adult
Support links available any time
Simple “what to do now” guide
A word that summons help
Flags danger to safeguarding leads
Reassuring, step-by-step support
Emergency help reachable in any mode
Help needs no login
A caring check-in after a crisis
Vetted local and national services
The Vestal Office · AccessUnity Safeguard — Child First, Access, Unity. This charter is reviewed and improved regularly.