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Accessibility

Built for how real people actually read

Mortgage decisions are stressful. Reading them shouldn't be. Mortgage Guru ships with ADHD focus mode, a dyslexia-friendly reading mode, and dark & light themes — on every page, every calculator.

Quick answer

Every page on mortgageguru.ca ships with an ADHD focus mode, a dyslexia-friendly reading mode and dark & light themes — switched from the round accessibility button on any page, remembered as you browse. Animations shut off automatically when your device asks for reduced motion, and every calculator works with a keyboard and announces results to screen readers.

Why we built this

Roughly 1 in 10 Canadians has dyslexia, and 4–6% of Canadian adults live with ADHD. Add the stress of a mortgage renewal, a purchase deadline, or a rate shock, and reading a wall of fine print becomes genuinely hard — even for people without a formal diagnosis.

Most mortgage websites answer that with a compliance checkbox. We treated it as a design problem. The controls below aren't a widget bolted on top — they change how the site renders, including inside the calculators.

What you can turn on

  • Dark & light mode

    Full theme switch — not just an inverted colour filter. Contrast stays inside WCAG AA on both.

  • ADHD focus mode

    Reduces visual noise, adds a page-progress indicator, and unlocks a small tactile "Mortgage Journey" fidget in the corner. Long articles feel one-step-at-a-time.

  • Dyslexia reading mode

    Swaps to a dyslexia-friendly typeface with wider letter spacing and taller line height across every page.

  • Keyboard & screen-reader friendly

    Every calculator input is labelled, tap targets meet accessibility sizing, and results update in an ARIA live region so assistive tech announces changes.

  • Calm motion

    If your phone or computer is set to reduce motion, this site listens: animations and moving elements switch off automatically — no toggle to find, it just respects your device's setting.

How to turn it on

Look for the circular accessibility icon in the bottom-right corner of any page. Tap it to open the panel, then pick your theme and reading mode. Your choice is remembered across pages and visits.

Prefer to work with a broker who knows this stuff matters? Start a file — we'll match how you like to communicate (phone, text, WhatsApp, email, in person).

Standards we're aiming for

Mortgage Guru is built to align with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Accessibility is never "done" — if you run into something that's hard to use with your assistive tech, please email info@mortgageguru.ca and we'll treat it as a priority fix, not a suggestion.

These reading features are being rolled out across the whole Mortgage Guru Financial family of specialist desks. Mortgage Guru Financial is licensed in BC (BCFSA); Ramin Hallaji is also licensed in Alberta (RECA) under DLC AIMI Collective Mortgage Group.

Common questions

How do I turn on ADHD or dyslexia mode?+

Click the circular accessibility icon in the bottom-right of any page on mortgageguru.ca. A panel opens where you can switch between Dark and Light themes and enable Dyslexia mode or ADHD mode. Your choice is remembered across pages.

What does ADHD mode do on a mortgage website?+

ADHD mode simplifies long pages into one step at a time, dims non-essential visual noise, and adds a progress indicator so you always know where you are. It's designed for readers who find dense financial pages overwhelming.

What does dyslexia mode do?+

Dyslexia mode swaps in a more readable typeface, widens letter spacing, and increases line height so text is easier to track. It applies across every page and calculator on Mortgage Guru.

Do the calculators work with a keyboard and screen readers?+

Yes. Every calculator input is labelled, tap targets meet accessibility guidelines, and results update in an ARIA live region so assistive technology announces changes.