AffordableHousing.com includes an accessibility and translation tool to help you use the website more easily. You can use it to translate the site, make text larger, change colors, and more.
How do I open the accessibility tool?
Click the blue accessibility icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
The accessibility menu will open.
You can use the menu at any time while browsing the site.
How do I translate the website?
Click the blue accessibility icon.
Click the first item in the menu, labeled “English (USA)”.
Choose your preferred language from the list.
There are over 70 language options, including:
Spanish
Chinese
Vietnamese
Korean
Russian
Arabic
French
Haitian Creole
Portuguese
Tagalog
Can I switch back to English?
Yes. Open the accessibility menu again and select English.
What are accessibility profiles?
Accessibility profiles are quick settings that change the website to fit different needs. When you choose a profile, several accessibility settings turn on automatically.
Available Accessibility Profiles
Motor Impaired
Blind
Colorblind
Dyslexia
Low Vision
Cognitive and Learning
ADHD
Seizure and Epilectic
How do I increase text size?
Open the accessibility menu.
Click the Bigger Text button.
Keep clicking until the text is easier to read.
How do I make the screen easier to see?
Open the accessibility menu and choose options like:
Contrast
Smart Contrast
Saturation
Spacing
These settings can help make text and buttons easier to read.
How do I highlight text?
To highlight text or increase your focus on one part of the page, open the accessibility menu and choose options like:
Screen Reader
Highlight Links
Hide Images
Cursor (clicking the Cursor button multiple times will increase its size)
Can I stop moving animations?
Yes. Open the accessibility menu and select Pause Animations to stop moving effects on the page.
How do I turn accessibility settings off?
Open the accessibility menu and click Reset All Accessibility Settings to return the website to its default settings.