Accessibility Statement
Our commitment to inclusive design
Our Commitment
WeatherAlert is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
Status: WeatherAlert is designed to conform with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
Accessibility Features
Visual Accessibility
- ✓High color contrast ratios (4.5:1 minimum)
- ✓Resize text up to 200% without loss of function
- ✓Images have descriptive alt text
- ✓No content depends solely on color
Keyboard Navigation
- ✓All functionality available via keyboard
- ✓Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements
- ✓Skip-to-content link for screen readers
- ✓Logical tab order
Screen Reader Support
- ✓Semantic HTML structure
- ✓ARIA labels where needed
- ✓Proper heading hierarchy
- ✓Form inputs have associated labels
Motion & Animation
- ✓Reduced motion support via CSS media query
- ✓Animations can be disabled if needed
- ✓No flashing content (seizure-safe)
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Keyboard Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Skip to main content | Tab (on load) |
| Return to top of page | Home |
| Navigate between links | Tab / Shift+Tab |
Assistive Technologies
WeatherAlert is tested with various assistive technologies, including:
- Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Screen magnification software
- Voice recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of WeatherAlert. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
Email: [email protected]
We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.
Limitations
While we strive for complete accessibility, there may be limitations:
- Third-party content may not meet our accessibility standards
- Older browser versions may not support all accessibility features
- Some content uploaded by users may not be fully accessible