FACT’s New Website Designed with Stakeholders in Mind
By Kara Wacker, MBA, RAC, Strategic Planning Administrator
We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website! Visit www.factglobal.org to check it out.
The new and improved FACT website was designed with stakeholders in mind —making it easier than ever to find the information, education, and resources needed to achieve standards and accreditation for quality cellular therapy and patient safety.
Major initiatives for the website focused on enhanced accessibility, streamlined navigation, and a thoughtful reevaluation of content to better support patients, providers, and community members. Our goal was to make the website clear, consistent, accessible, efficient, and empowering.
We hope the redesign reflects the continuous improvement and value that FACT brings to the cellular therapy field. Features include:
Information at Your Fingertips
The new website is designed to be streamlined and efficient. All information on the website can be found at the top of your screen in the utility bar and page menus. Short on time and need to find something quick? Simply utilize the search function for a robust list of relevant webpages.
FACT Tools Available Right Away
The website is a one-stop shop with all our online resources, including the accreditation portal, list of accredited organizations, learning academy, store, and consulting services. No need to bookmark multiple URLs or perform several clicks to get to these resources – they are now all present in the utility bar.
Actionable Links at All Times
Three of the main actions performed on our website are accessing the Standards, seeking information on becoming accredited, and applying to be an inspector. Links to pertinent information about these three are always available – no matter what page you are on are how far you have scrolled.
Consistent Navigation
There is no second-guessing where information is provided on the website. The main navigation menus have drop-down menus that provide a visual path to the details you need. Users exploring the website to learn more about FACT can start from the beginning and use the navigation links at the bottom of each page to guide you to the next.
User Friendly Interface
Grounded in User-Centered Design (UCD) and tested with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the redesigned look and feel employs visually contrasting elements, scannable information, plain language, and iconography to decrease cognitive load while still increasing knowledge.
Ability to Do More – Send Us Your Feedback!
The launch of this newly designed website is just the beginning. We have plans for many more resources to make readily available to you via our site.
We want your feedback! After you peruse the site, please let us know what you like, and what could be improved, by emailing us at fact@factglobal.org.
