Accessing Sleepstation
Sleepstation is accessible on most screen sizes and devices with access to a browser and a stable internet connection. Different browsers have different capabilities. And although these differences may seem minor, it’s common for websites to work fine on one browser but poorly on another. It’s important to keep your browser up to date for your security reasons as well as to ensure that you experience the best a website has to offer.
At Sleepstation, we don’t provide support for old browsers and we encourage people to keep their browsers up to date. You can check if your browser is up to date by visiting whatsmybrowser.org.
The Sleepstation programme is fully compatible with the following browsers.
Apple
| Supported Browser | Version |
|---|---|
| Safari | Latest 2 versions |
| Chrome | Latest 2 versions |
| Firefox | Latest 2 versions |
Android
| Supported Browser | Version |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Latest 2 versions |
Windows
| Supported Browser | Version |
|---|---|
| Edge | Latest 2 versions |
Text size
The browsers we recommend (as well as others) allow you to change the size of the text by using their zoom features.
To change the zoom, press the following two keys at the same time:
- In Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS:
- To zoom bigger: “Ctrl” and “+” keys
- To zoom smaller: “Ctrl” and “-” keys
- Mac OS:
- To zoom bigger: “⌘” and “+” keys
- To zoom smaller: “⌘” and “-” keys
Each browser has specific instructions on how to use the zoom functionality and can be found here:
Other considerations
Internet connection
Sleepstation’s therapy is delivered online. You’ll need a stable internet connection to access our therapy.
JavaScript
If you’ve disabled javascript in your browser you’ll need to enable it to access Sleepstation.
Sound
Sleepstation’s therapy is delivered through video sessions. You’ll need a device with speakers or headphones to listen to the videos (subtitles are also available).
Accessibility considerations
Hearing impaired
Captioning
- Video content includes closed captions that cover spoken dialogue.
- Captions are synchronised, designed to be clear and readable, and do not obstruct visual content.
Visual notifications
Alerts and notifications are delivered via visual cues, such as pop-ups or banners, ensuring accessibility for users with hearing impairments.
Text-based communication
- Sleepstation provides text-based messaging, ensuring users who are deaf or hard of hearing can communicate effectively.
- Assistive technology compatibility
- The app has been tested for compatibility with speech-to-text tools, supporting users who prefer or require alternative input methods.
Visually impaired
Text clarity and contrast
- Sleepstation follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 for Contrast ratio and clear typography to support readability for users with low vision.
- Font sizes are adjustable via browser settings, and content is structured to support zooming without loss of functionality.
Alt text and semantic HTML
- The app uses semantic HTML to ensure that screen readers can interpret structure and meaning correctly.
- Images and icons include descriptive alt text where relevant.