Accessibility Improvements

WCAG Compliance Status

WCAG 2.1 AA Standards - Significant improvements made across all areas

Accessibility Improvements

✓Enhanced keyboard navigation for mobile menu
✓Added focus indicators to all interactive elements
✓Improved color contrast ratios across the site
✓Added descriptive ARIA labels to form controls
✓Implemented skip navigation links
✓Updated alt text for all gallery images

Testing Performed

•Screen reader testing with NVDA and JAWS
•Keyboard-only navigation testing
•Color contrast analysis using WebAIM tools
•Mobile accessibility testing on iOS and Android
•Automated testing with axe-core
•Manual testing with users who have disabilities

Overview

During June 2025, Flight Providers continued our commitment to digital accessibility by implementing significant improvements to our website. This report details the accessibility enhancements made, testing performed, and our current compliance status with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Major Improvements

We've significantly improved the navigation experience for users with disabilities:

Keyboard Navigation: Enhanced tab order and focus management throughout the site
Skip Links: Added "Skip to main content" links for screen reader users
Mobile Menu: Improved accessibility of the mobile navigation menu with proper ARIA attributes

Visual Accessibility

Several visual improvements were made to enhance readability and usability:

Color Contrast: All text now meets or exceeds WCAG AA color contrast requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
Focus Indicators: Added clear, visible focus indicators for all interactive elements
Typography: Improved text spacing and sizing for better readability

Form Accessibility

Our contact forms and booking forms now include:

ARIA Labels: Descriptive labels for all form fields
Error Handling: Clear, accessible error messages
Required Field Indicators: Proper marking of required fields
Input Validation: Real-time, accessible form validation

Testing Activities

Automated Testing

axe-core: Ran comprehensive automated accessibility scans
Lighthouse: Regular accessibility audits with perfect scores
WAVE: Web accessibility evaluation tool testing

Manual Testing

Screen Readers: Tested with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
Keyboard Navigation: Complete keyboard-only navigation testing
User Testing: Sessions with users who rely on assistive technologies

Mobile Accessibility

iOS VoiceOver: Testing on iPhone and iPad
Android TalkBack: Testing on various Android devices
Voice Control: Testing with voice navigation software

Current Status & Improvements

We've made significant progress toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards across our website. Our key improvement areas include:

Perceivable: Enhanced color contrast, alternative text, and visual accessibility
Operable: Improved keyboard navigation and interactive element accessibility
Understandable: Clearer form labels, error messages, and content structure
Robust: Better markup structure and assistive technology compatibility

Ongoing Monitoring

We continue to monitor our accessibility through:

Monthly Audits: Comprehensive accessibility reviews
User Feedback: Open channels for accessibility feedback
Staff Training: Regular training for our development team
Third-Party Reviews: External accessibility consultations

Future Focus Areas

As we continue to improve our accessibility, we plan to focus on:

Enhanced video accessibility with captions and transcripts
Further improvements to our booking process accessibility
Implementation of additional ARIA landmarks
Continued user testing with our accessibility consultant

Contact Us

If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Email: accessibility@flightproviders.com
Phone: (123) 456-7890
We're committed to resolving any accessibility issues promptly

This report was prepared by the Flight Providers Digital Accessibility Team in collaboration with our accessibility consultant.