Accessibility Statement
WhereToRum is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities
Last updated: September 2025WhereToRum is committed to providing an inclusive digital experience for all users, including those with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information and functionality.
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, which are recognized internationally as the benchmark for web accessibility.
Accessibility Features
- • All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
- • Logical tab order throughout the site
- • Skip links to main content areas
- • Escape key closes modals and menus
- • High contrast color schemes
- • Scalable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
- • Clear visual hierarchy with proper headings
- • Focus indicators on all interactive elements
- • Semantic HTML markup for proper structure
- • Alt text for all meaningful images
- • ARIA labels and descriptions where needed
- • Screen reader announcements for dynamic content
- • Large click targets (minimum 44x44 pixels)
- • No time-limited interactions
- • Drag and drop alternatives available
- • Compatible with assistive devices
Conformance Standards
WhereToRum aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines, including:
- • Alternative text for images
- • Sufficient color contrast
- • Resizable text
- • Keyboard accessible
- • No seizure-inducing content
- • Navigable structure
- • Readable content
- • Predictable functionality
- • Input assistance
Testing Methods
We regularly test our website using automated accessibility testing tools, screen reader software (including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver), and keyboard-only navigation. We also conduct usability testing with users who have disabilities.
We are continuously working to improve accessibility. Currently known issues include:
- • Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
- • Complex map interactions may have limited keyboard support
- • Some dynamically loaded content may require refresh for screen readers
We are actively working to address these limitations in future updates.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of WhereToRum. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement.
Email: accessibility@wheretorum.com
Response time: Within 3 business days
This accessibility statement was last reviewed in September 2025. We review and update this statement regularly to reflect our ongoing accessibility improvements and any changes to our website functionality.
