Accessibility Improvements
This report outlines the accessibility improvements made to the Flight Providers website footer during November 2025, focusing on enhanced ARIA labels and accessibility attributes.
WCAG Compliance Status
WCAG 2.1 AA Standards - Footer accessibility improvements
Accessibility Improvements
- ✓Enhanced logo alt text with descriptive business information
- ✓Added comprehensive ARIA labels to all footer links and interactive elements
- ✓Improved accessibility focus management with visible focus indicators
- ✓Enhanced screen reader support with descriptive labels and hidden text
- ✓Improved text legibility by making all footer links and text white for better contrast
- ✓Enhanced visual contrast on dark background for improved readability
Testing Performed
- •Keyboard navigation testing on footer elements
- •Lighthouse accessibility audit
- •Automated testing with axe-core
Overview
During November 2025, Flight Providers continued our commitment to digital accessibility by implementing comprehensive improvements to the website footer. This report details the accessibility enhancements made to improve accessibility for users with disabilities.
Major Improvements
Image
Updated logo alt text from "Flight Providers" to "Flight Providers - Premier skydiving destination in Missouri" for better context. Added explicit width and height attributes to improve layout stability and screen reader support.
Logo
Enhanced logo alt text with descriptive business information in the alt attribute. Added proper image attributes for better screen reader support.
Accessibility Focus Management
Added visible focus rings to all interactive elements in the footer. Improved tab order and focus management throughout footer sections. Added proper security attributes to all external links.
Screen Reader Support
Added comprehensive ARIA labels throughout the footer:
- Footer element includes role and descriptive aria-label
- Navigation links include descriptive labels
- Contact links include descriptive labels for email and phone
- Social media links include descriptive labels indicating platform and that links open in new tabs
Added screen reader only text for icon-only links. Marked decorative icons with aria-hidden to reduce screen reader clutter. Enhanced footer structure with proper semantic elements.
Text Legibility and Contrast
Improved text legibility throughout the footer by making all links and text white for better contrast against the dark blue background. This enhancement ensures:
- All navigation links, contact information, and descriptive text are now white for maximum readability
- Consistent color contrast across all footer elements meets WCAG AA standards
- Improved visual hierarchy and clarity for users with low vision or color vision deficiencies
- Horizontal dividers use white with opacity for subtle separation while maintaining accessibility
Current Status & Compliance
These improvements enhance our compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards:
- Perceivable: Enhanced semantic structure, descriptive labels, and improved text contrast make content more perceivable
- Operable: Improved keyboard navigation and focus indicators enhance operability
- Understandable: Clearer labels and structure improve understandability
- Robust: Proper semantic markup improves compatibility with assistive technologies
Contact Us
If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, please don't hesitate to contact us:
- Email: FlightProviders@gmail.com
- Phone: 417-SKYDIVE (417-759-3483)
- We're committed to resolving any accessibility issues promptly
This report was prepared by the Flight Providers Digital Accessibility Team in November 2025.