Accessibility
Protocol
Financial intelligence is meaningless if it cannot be accessed by those who need it most.
At The Glass Seagull, we believe that navigating the economic machine shouldn't be gated behind convoluted interfaces or hostile design patterns. True agency requires clarity, both in the data we present and how we present it.
This platform is engineered to be as robust and adaptable as possible. Accessibility is not an afterthought or a compliance checkbox—it is a core pillar of our digital stewardship.
The Protocol Widget
We have integrated a persistent, globally available Accessibility Protocol Widget (located in the bottom right corner of your screen). This tool puts the power of the interface directly into your hands, allowing you to instantly modify the platform's behavior to suit your needs:
1. High Contrast
Hardens visual clarity by increasing contrast by 25% and slightly desaturating colors, making text and critical data visualizations significantly easier to parse in bright light or for those with visual impairments.
2. Highlight Links
Instantly identifies all interaction points. Every clickable link and button receives a high-visibility orange outline and background tint, ensuring you never have to hunt for the next step.
3. Pause Animations
Creates a static, zero-G navigation experience. This halts all CSS transitions, marquee scrolling, and blinking cursors for users who prefer or require a motion-free interface to prevent distraction or motion sickness.
Ongoing Stewardship
We are continuously monitoring and auditing our platform against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards. This includes ensuring proper semantic HTML, aria-labels for screen readers, and full keyboard navigation support across all interactive elements, including our Terminal and Radio interfaces.
If you encounter any barriers while navigating The Glass Seagull, or have suggestions for how we can improve our digital stewardship, please reach out. The machine is always evolving.