Accessibility Features
BuyersMarket is designed for every Jamaican. We've built 14 accessibility features to ensure everyone can save money on groceries, regardless of ability.
"Everyone deserves to save money on groceries! We've worked hard to make sure BuyersMarket is usable by all Jamaicans. If you need help with any accessibility feature, I'm here!"
WCAG 2.2 Compliant
Meeting AA+ accessibility standards
We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 to ensure our app is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.
👁️Vision
Text Scaling
Adjust text size from 80% to 200% throughout the app.
📍 Settings → Accessibility → Text Size
Bold Text
Make all text bolder for easier reading.
📍 Settings → Accessibility → Bold Text → On
High Contrast Mode
Enhanced contrast for better visibility.
📍 Settings → Accessibility → High Contrast → On
Color Blind Support
Five color blind modes: Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia, Achromatopsia, Protanomaly.
📍 Settings → Accessibility → Color Vision → Select Mode
Screen Reader Support
Optimized for VoiceOver (iOS) and TalkBack (Android).
📍 Enable in your device settings. BuyersMarket automatically provides labels.
Dark Mode
Reduce eye strain in low-light conditions.
📍 Settings → Appearance → Dark Mode
Reduce Transparency
Solid backgrounds instead of blur effects.
📍 Settings → Accessibility → Reduce Transparency → On
✋Motor
Voice Control
Navigate and interact using voice commands.
📍 Enable Voice Control in device settings. Works automatically.
Larger Touch Targets
Increase button and tap target sizes by 50%.
📍 Settings → Accessibility → Large Touch Targets → On
Keyboard Navigation
Full keyboard support for desktop/iPad with external keyboard.
📍 Connect keyboard. Use Tab, Enter, Arrow keys.
🧠Cognitive
Reduce Motion
Minimize animations and motion effects.
📍 Settings → Accessibility → Reduce Motion → On
Dyslexia-Friendly Font
Use OpenDyslexic font throughout the app.
📍 Settings → Accessibility → Dyslexia Font → On
👂Hearing
Visual Alerts
Get visual indicators in addition to sounds.
📍 Settings → Accessibility → Visual Alerts → On
Captions & Transcripts
All video content includes captions.
📍 Automatically enabled. Adjust in device settings.
⚙️ Accessing Accessibility Settings
Open BuyersMarket
Launch the app on your device
Tap Profile (bottom right)
Your profile icon in the navigation bar
Tap Settings ⚙️
Gear icon in the top right
Tap Accessibility
All 14 options are here!
🔊 Screen Reader Tips
Great Job!
BuyersMarket is fully optimized for VoiceOver and TalkBack. Every button, image, and price has descriptive labels so you can shop confidently!
Product Prices
Announced as "Grace Coconut Milk, 780 Jamaican Dollars, B rating, Fair Price"
Store Distances
Announced as "Hi-Lo Half-Way-Tree, 2.3 kilometers away"
Buttons & Actions
All buttons have clear labels: "Add to list button", "Set price alert button"
💬 Need Something Else?
We're committed to continuous improvement. If you need an accessibility feature that we don't currently offer:
Email us at save@buyersmarket.app
Use the in-app feedback form (Profile → Help → Accessibility Feedback)
We prioritize accessibility requests and typically respond within 24 hours.
BuyersMarket is for Every Jamaican
No matter how you interact with technology, we've got you covered. Saving money on groceries is a right, not a privilege. If you ever face a barrier using our app, please let us know - we'll fix it.
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