Page Navigation & Accessibility Guide

At In Therapy, we believe mental health support should be accessible to everyone, regardless of how you interact with technology. This page explains how to efficiently navigate our site, use keyboard shortcuts, and optimize screen reader compatibility.

How the Skip Link Works

Every page on In Therapy includes a "Skip to main content" link as the first focusable element. This feature allows keyboard and assistive technology users to bypass repetitive navigation menus and jump directly to the primary information.

Try it now: Press Tab once after loading this page. The skip link will appear at the top. Press Enter or Space to jump to the main content area.

The link uses a standard anchor target (#main-content) pointing to the <main> landmark. This ensures predictable, WCAG-compliant navigation across all devices and browsers.

Keyboard Navigation Guide

Our platform is fully operable without a mouse. Below is a reference table for common navigation actions:

Key Action
Tab Move focus forward to the next interactive element
Shift + Tab Move focus backward to the previous interactive element
Enter / Space Activate buttons, links, and toggle states
Arrow Keys Navigate within menus, tabs, radio groups, and accordion sections
Esc Close modals, dropdowns, and expandable panels

All interactive components maintain visible focus indicators. If you ever lose your place, press Home to return to the top or End to jump to the bottom of the page.

Screen Reader Compatibility

In Therapy is tested and optimized for major assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. Our structure follows semantic HTML5 landmarks to ensure logical reading order:

  • Header & Navigation: Clearly labeled with aria-label for context
  • Main Content: Wrapped in a <main> element with a unique ID for skip targeting
  • Interactive Forms: All inputs include visible labels, fieldsets, and descriptive aria-describedby instructions
  • Dynamic Content: Updates (like session bookings or notifications) use role="status" and aria-live="polite" regions

If you experience unexpected behavior with your assistive technology, please review our troubleshooting tips or reach out to our accessibility team directly.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We continuously improve our digital accessibility. If you encounter barriers that prevent you from using In Therapy effectively, please let us know:

  1. Email: accessibility@intherapy.com
  2. Phone: (555) 019-2847 (TTY: 711)
  3. Mail: In Therapy Accessibility Team, 123 Wellness Blvd, Suite 200, New York, NY 10001

Please include your device, browser, assistive technology version, and a description of the issue. We aim to respond within 2 business days and will work with you to resolve any barriers.

Commitment: In Therapy adheres to WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines and is audited annually by third-party accessibility specialists.