Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated on September 19, 2026

We at Barkley Counselling & Psychotherapy are working to make our site accessible to people of all abilities.

Compliance Standard

We aim to adhere to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and follow the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.

Accessibility adjustments on this site

We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG [2.1] guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of AA. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also:

Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
Set the language of the site
Set the content order of the site’s pages
Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
Added alternative text to images
Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
Reduced the use of motion on the site
Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

Virtual Service Accessibility

In addition to our digital presence, we are committed to making our counselling services accessible:

Virtual Care: We offer secure video and phone sessions for clients who cannot or prefer not to attend in-person appointments.
Support Persons & Service Animals: Service animals and support persons are welcome.

Requests, Issues, and Suggestions

If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us at contact@barkleycounselling.com