Durham Community Peer Mentors
Overview
The newly developed website for the Community Peer Mentors (CPM) programme offers a fresh and engaging digital platform for individuals seeking support and guidance in County Durham and Darlington. Designed with a focus on user experience and accessibility, the site provides valuable resources and information in a clear and intuitive format, empowering visitors to connect with mentors and access essential services. The updated website also places a strong emphasis on accessibility standards, Features like text scaling, alternative text for images, and keyboard navigation options make the site more inclusive, allowing a wider audience to access important information without barriers. This commitment to inclusivity reflects the Office's dedication to serving all members of the community and ensuring that essential services and updates are available to everyone, regardless of their abilities or the devices they use.
What We Did
For the Community Peer Mentors (CPM) programme website, we focused on creating an engaging and accessible digital platform that empowers individuals in County Durham and Darlington to connect with mentors and access essential services. We designed the site with user experience at the forefront, organizing resources in a clear, intuitive format. To ensure inclusivity, we implemented accessibility features such as text scaling, alt text for images, and keyboard navigation options, making the site usable for a wider audience, regardless of ability or device.
The Outcome
The newly developed CPM website has greatly enhanced access to support services by offering an inclusive, user-friendly platform. With its modern design and accessibility features, the site allows individuals to easily connect with mentors and find the resources they need. The commitment to accessibility ensures that all users, regardless of ability or device, can engage with the site without barriers, reflecting the Office’s dedication to serving the entire community.