Accessibility Statement.

1. Our standard

TapTheMap targets conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), are the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility. They cover how content should be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for users with disabilities.

We apply these standards to both the marketing website at tapthemap.online and the venue map pages served to guests through NFC stickers.

2. What we've implemented

The following accessibility features are active across the TapTheMap website:

Keyboard navigation. Every interactive element on every page — links, buttons, form fields, and menus — is reachable and operable via keyboard alone. Visible focus indicators appear on all focused elements so keyboard users always know where they are on the page.

Skip navigation. A "Skip to main content" link is available on every page, allowing keyboard and screen reader users to bypass the navigation menu and jump directly to the page content.

Semantic HTML. Pages use proper heading hierarchy (H1 through H3), semantic elements (nav, section, footer), and ARIA attributes where needed. Form fields have associated labels. The mobile menu toggle communicates its open/closed state to assistive technology.

Color contrast. Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast requirements. Primary text achieves a contrast ratio above 16:1. Link and accent colors achieve a ratio above 5:1. Focus indicators are designed to be visible against all page backgrounds.

Image accessibility. Decorative images and icons are hidden from screen readers using aria-hidden attributes. Informational images include descriptive alt text.

Responsive design. All pages adapt to screen sizes from mobile phones to desktop monitors. Touch targets are sized for comfortable use on touchscreen devices.

No time limits or auto-playing content. No content on the website moves, flashes, or auto-plays. Users control all interactions at their own pace.

3. The guest experience

TapTheMap's NFC wayfinding is designed to be more accessible than the alternatives it replaces. NFC sticker taps require a single physical gesture — holding a phone near a sticker — rather than the multi-step process of scanning a QR code (open camera, frame the code, wait for recognition, tap the link). For guests with vision or dexterity concerns, NFC is a simpler interaction.

Maps load in the guest's default browser with no app download, no login, and no personal data collection. Guests can pinch-zoom to any level of detail. For guests whose phones do not support NFC, a direct URL is printed on signage near each sticker as a fallback.

4. Venue map accessibility

Venue maps are uploaded as images (PNG, JPG, or PDF) by venue partners. The accessibility of the map content itself — legibility, color choices, labeling, text size — depends on the source map provided by the venue. TapTheMap optimizes maps for phone-screen delivery and provides guidance to venue partners on accessibility best practices for their map designs, including contrast, font sizing, and clear labeling.

We are exploring the addition of text-based venue descriptions alongside map images to provide an alternative for screen reader users. If your venue would benefit from this feature, please let us know.

5. Ongoing work

Accessibility is not a one-time project. We regularly review the TapTheMap website and venue map pages against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria, test with keyboard navigation, and audit with automated tools including Lighthouse and axe. As we add new features and pages, accessibility review is part of our development process.

6. Feedback

If you encounter an accessibility barrier on the TapTheMap website or on a venue map page, we want to hear about it. Please contact us with a description of the issue and we will work to address it promptly.

This accessibility statement was last updated on June 13, 2026. It applies to content published at tapthemap.online.