Accessibility Statement

Compliance status

Company: Hasta Aktiebolag

Date of issue: 2026-06-05

We believe that the internet should be accessible to everyone, and we work actively to ensure that our website can be used by as many people as possible – regardless of ability. To achieve this, we strive to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 level AA, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The guidelines describe how web content can be made more accessible to people with many different types of disabilities. By following them, we want to ensure that the website is accessible to, among others, people who are blind or have impaired vision, motor difficulties, cognitive disabilities and more.

The website uses several technologies to maintain a high level of accessibility. We use an interface that enables people with specific needs to adapt the website's user interface (UI) to their own preferences. In addition, a technical solution runs in the background and continuously optimises the website's accessibility.

This solution improves the website's HTML code and adapts its functionality and behaviour for screen readers (for blind users) and keyboard navigation (for users with motor difficulties).

Contact the website owner: info@hasta.se

Screen readers and keyboard navigation

Our website uses ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) together with various behavioural adaptations so that users of screen readers can read, understand and use the website's functions. When a user with a screen reader visits the website, they are prompted to activate a special mode so that they can navigate and use the website effectively.

Here are some of the most important requirements we support:

1. Screen reader optimisation

We use a process that analyses the website's components from top to bottom to maintain compliance even when the website is updated. In this process, we provide screen readers with meaningful information via ARIA attributes. This may include, for example, correct labels for form fields, descriptions of clickable icons (social media, search, basket, etc.), guidance during form validation, and roles for elements such as buttons, menus and modal dialogues (pop-up windows).

The process also scans the website's images and, where necessary, creates descriptive ALT texts (alternative text) using object recognition. It can also extract text embedded in the image using OCR technology (optical character recognition).

To activate screen reader optimisation, users can press Alt + 1. Users with screen readers also receive automatic messages prompting them to turn on optimisation when they enter the website. The adaptations are compatible with common screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver and TalkBack.

2. Keyboard navigation optimisation

The process also adjusts the website's HTML and adds functions via JavaScript so that the website can be used fully with a keyboard. Among other things, this includes making it possible to:

  • navigate with Tab and Shift + Tab
  • operate drop-down menus with the arrow keys, and close them with Esc.
  • activate buttons and links with Enter.
  • navigate between radio buttons and checkboxes with the arrow keys, and select with the space bar or Enter.

Users who need keyboard navigation can also access a menu for skipping past content (“skip to content”), or find it as the first element when navigating by keyboard. If pop-up windows open, focus automatically moves to them, so that focus does not end up outside the dialogue.

Users can also use shortcuts such as:

  • M (menus)
  • H (headings)
  • F (forms)
  • B (buttons)
  • G (graphics/images)

Supported user profiles

  • Epilepsy safety profile:Reduces the risk of seizures by removing flashing/flickering animations and risky colour combinations.
  • Visual impairment profile:Adapts the website for common visual impairments such as impaired vision, tunnel vision, cataracts, glaucoma, etc.
  • Cognitive disability profile:Assistive features to aid focus and comprehension for people with, for example, autism, dyslexia, stroke (CVA), etc.
  • ADHD-friendly profileReduces distractions and “noise” to make reading and focusing easier.
  • Profile for blind users (screen readers)Makes the website compatible with screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver and TalkBack.
  • Keyboard navigation profile (motor skills)Makes it easier to use the website with Tab/Shift+Tab and Enter, as well as the shortcuts M, H, F, B and G.

Additional adjustments for UI, design and readability

  1. Fonts – change size, typeface, spacing, alignment, line spacing, etc.
  2. Colours – choose a contrast mode such as light, dark, inverted and monochrome. You can also change the colour schemes for headings, text and backgrounds, with several options to choose from.
  3. Animations – stop animations (incl. videos, GIFs and CSS effects) to reduce the risks for users with photosensitive epilepsy.
  4. Content highlighting – emphasise important elements such as links and headings, or highlight only elements that are in focus/under the mouse pointer.
  5. Mute sound – instantly turn off all sound on the website (can help users with hearing aids who are affected by sound that plays automatically).
  6. Support for cognitive difficulties – a search function linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary that can help explain terms, abbreviations, slang, etc.
  7. More features – including changing the colour and size of the cursor, print mode, a virtual keyboard and more assistive tools.

How accessible is the website?

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of the website. We are aware that parts of the website may fall short in terms of accessibility and may therefore be only partially compliant with the accessibility legislation.

Content that is not accessible

Non-native components, such as embedded frame components and third-party plugins: The website may contain components from third-party providers, for example chat functions and cookie management. In some cases, these may not be fully adapted for accessibility, which may affect the experience for users with disabilities. These components are managed by external providers and may, in some cases, be outside our direct control.

Links to PDF documents and other files: The website may lack some accessibility with regard to how users can access documents, as they may lack sufficient information about format and access. In some of these documents, the content may also not yet be fully adapted for accessibility. Specifically, this website contains shortcomings in example.

We work continuously to identify problems and improve our accessibility.

How we have tested the website

We carry out regular accessibility tests with a tool and compile the results in a report.

Compatibility with assistive technologies and browsers

We aim to support as many browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so that users can choose the tools that suit them best, with as few limitations as possible. That is why we have worked to support the largest systems, which together make up over 95% of the market, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge. We also support screen readers such as JAWS and NVDA for both Windows and Mac users.

Remarks, comments and feedback

Despite our efforts, there may be pages or parts of the website that are not yet fully accessible, that are being improved, or where an adequate technical solution is lacking. We continuously improve accessibility by adding, updating and further developing features, and by adopting new technologies as technology develops. For more information, visit our technology provider Selma.

If you would like to contact the website owner, please email: info@hasta.se