Built for older adults, from the very first line.
This website was designed for seniors first — not adapted for them afterwards. Here is what that means in practice, and how to tell us if anything is hard to read or use.
Easy to read. Easy to use. For everyone.
Most websites are designed for younger eyes and steadier hands, then patched for everyone else. We did the opposite. Every page of thecasl.ca starts with the question: will this be comfortable for an 80-year-old visitor?
We are working toward the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA — the widely accepted standard for accessible websites. As an organization serving Ontario, we also take our responsibilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) seriously, and this site is built with its requirements in mind.
Features already working for you.
- A typeface designed for low vision. We use Atkinson Hyperlegible, created by the Braille Institute so that similar letters are harder to confuse — at a large base text size on every page.
- Strong colour contrast. Dark ink on cream backgrounds, chosen so text stays readable in bright rooms and for aging eyes.
- Full keyboard support. Everything works without a mouse, with a clearly visible outline showing where you are, plus a skip-to-content link on every page.
- Reduced-motion support. If your device or browser is set to reduce motion, our animations switch off automatically and the site stays calm and still.
- Large tap targets. Buttons and links are generously sized and spaced, so they're easy to press on a phone or tablet — even with unsteady hands.
- Clear, friendly forms. Every field has a visible label, and if something needs fixing, the message says so in plain language — no codes or jargon.
- A simple-list alternative. Our animated "walk through the park" of services has a plain-list version on the same page, so no one has to use the animation to find a service.
- Print-friendly pages. If you prefer paper, our pages print cleanly — decorations and menus are removed so the words come through clearly.
What we're still working on.
No website is perfect, and we'd rather be honest than boastful. Some pages include decorative animations — gentle moving lines and scrolling effects. They switch off when your device asks for reduced motion, but we know some visitors may still find them distracting.
We review the site regularly and keep improving. When we find something that falls short — or when a member points one out — we fix it.
Something hard to read or use? We want to know.
If any part of this website is difficult for you — text too small, a button hard to press, a page confusing — please email us at info@thecasl.ca. A real person reads every message, and we fix things. Your note makes the site better for every senior who visits after you.
This statement is effective as of July 10, 2026, and was last reviewed on July 10, 2026. CASL serves Toronto and the GTA.
Everyone deserves a site they can actually use.
Questions about CASL itself? We're one email or one free conversation away.