Interactive Widgets & Apps
Elder IT provides five specialized self-service web applications and widgets designed for older adults, church congregations, and ministry leaders. Each tool is built with accessibility, large clear typography, high contrast, and strict privacy protection.
Below is an overview of the available tools and their purposes.
Tool Directory
Section titled “Tool Directory”| Tool / Widget | Who It’s For | Primary Purpose | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Subscription Lookup | Church Members & Congregants | Verify church plan status, monthly hours balance, and member rates. | Instant pricing estimates and visit-upgrade details without needing an account. |
| Subscription Plan Builder | Church Leaders & Pastors | Customize, estimate, and price monthly or annual support packages. | Real-time pricing calculator showing tier benefits and bundle discounts. |
| Service Area Checker | Seniors, Families & Churches | Check whether an address qualifies for in-person support visits. | Fast address check with interactive map and clear next steps. |
| Dynamic Base Fee Calculator | Clients Booking In-Person Help | Estimate the round-trip travel fee from Elder IT’s office to your location. | Transparent, predictable travel fees calculated with real driving routes. |
| Church Administrator Portal | Church Administrators | Manage church partnerships, view aggregated support hours, and manage approved rosters. | Secure, passwordless dashboard with complete member privacy protection. |
Universal Design & Accessibility Standards
Section titled “Universal Design & Accessibility Standards”All Elder IT widgets share a consistent set of senior-friendly design principles:
- Large Print & Clean Typography:
- Built with Atkinson Hyperlegible Next for clear reading distinctions and Lora serif headings.
- Default text is sized at 20px or larger with comfortable paragraph spacing.
- Generous Touch Targets:
- All interactive buttons, inputs, and toggles have a minimum height of 60px (
3.75rem), making them easy to click or tap on tablets and touchscreens.
- All interactive buttons, inputs, and toggles have a minimum height of 60px (
- High Contrast Color Scheme:
- High-contrast color hierarchy in both light and dark modes meeting WCAG 2.1 AA benchmarks.
- Interactive elements are highlighted in Elder IT Yellow (
#f7ae2d) and Brand Blue (#33658a).
- Seamless Embed Capability:
- Each widget communicates with parent websites (WordPress or Webstudio) via automatic iframe height resizing, preventing double scrollbars.
- No Passwords Required for Public Tools:
- Public tools require zero accounts or logins, and Church Administrators sign in with a simple 6-digit one-time code sent directly to their email.