Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Easter Walk Long Beach is committed to making our website and Progressive Web App (PWA) accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability or technology. We are working toward conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.

This statement was last reviewed on February 12, 2026 and reflects an honest assessment of the current state of accessibility on our site. We believe transparency is more valuable than a perfect score on paper.

What Works Well

We have implemented the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML: The site uses proper semantic elements including <header>, <main>, <nav>, <section>, and <footer> to provide meaningful structure.
• Page Language: The page language is set to English (lang="en") to support screen readers and translation tools.
• Image Alt Text: All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text.
• Form Labels: Form inputs are associated with visible <label> elements using htmlFor attributes.
• ARIA Attributes: Key interactive elements use appropriate ARIA roles, labels, and live regions (e.g., aria-live="polite" for status messages, aria-label on icon-only buttons).
• Logical Heading Hierarchy: Headings follow a structured order from H1 through H4.
• Descriptive Page Titles: Each page has a unique, descriptive <title> element.
• Structured Data: Schema.org structured data is provided for search engines and assistive tools.
• Screen Reader Content: A visually hidden H1 provides descriptive context for screen reader users on the homepage.
• Skip Navigation: A “Skip to main content” link is provided for keyboard users to bypass repeated navigation.
• Focus Indicators: Interactive elements display a visible focus ring when navigated via keyboard (:focus-visible).
• Reduced Motion: Animations and transitions are disabled when the user's operating system has prefers-reduced-motion enabled.

Known Issues

We are aware of the following accessibility gaps and are actively working to address them:

Color Contrast

• Our brand pink (#FF1E8E) used in links and some text has a contrast ratio of approximately 3.6:1 against white backgrounds, which falls below the 4.5:1 minimum required by WCAG 2.2 AA for normal-sized text. It does meet the 3:1 threshold for large text (headings).
• White text on our gradient buttons (blue-to-purple) has a contrast ratio of approximately 4.4:1, which is slightly below the 4.5:1 AA minimum for small text.

Interactive Content

• Some modal dialogs may not fully trap keyboard focus, allowing users to tab to elements behind the overlay.

Interactive Map

• The interactive venue map uses Mapbox GL, which has limited keyboard accessibility. Map navigation and venue selection are primarily designed for touch and mouse interaction.
• Venue information is also available in a list/panel format as an alternative to the map interface.

Compatibility

This site is designed as a mobile-first Progressive Web App and is tested primarily on:

• iOS Safari (iPhone)
• Chrome on Android
• Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on desktop

The site is built with Next.js and renders valid, semantic HTML. It should work with major screen readers including VoiceOver (iOS/macOS), TalkBack (Android), and NVDA (Windows).

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Easter Walk Long Beach. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

We take accessibility feedback seriously and will do our best to respond within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

This website relies on the following technologies for accessibility:

• HTML5
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Method

This accessibility statement was prepared based on a manual review of the site's source code, CSS, and rendered output against WCAG 2.2 Level AA success criteria. The assessment included review of color contrast ratios, semantic structure, keyboard operability, ARIA usage, form labeling, focus management, and motion preferences.

This is a self-assessment and has not been independently audited by a third party.