Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Explore St. Louis is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards. Our goal is to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Measures We Take

• ✓ Semantic HTML structure for screen reader compatibility
• ✓ Keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
• ✓ Skip-to-content link for keyboard users
• ✓ Focus indicators visible on all focusable elements
• ✓ ARIA labels on icons, buttons, and form elements
• ✓ Color contrast ratios meeting WCAG AA standards
• ✓ Text alternatives (alt text) for all meaningful images
• ✓ Responsive design that works across device sizes
• ✓ Support for prefers-reduced-motion for animations
• ✓ Forms with clearly associated labels and error messages

Known Limitations

While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, some third-party content (embedded maps, social media widgets, video players) may not fully meet all criteria. We are working with our vendors to improve accessibility across these integrations.

Technical Specifications

ExploreStLouis.com is built with the following accessibility technologies:

• → HTML5 semantic elements
• → WAI-ARIA roles and attributes
• → CSS focus-visible for keyboard navigation
• → React with server-side rendering for content availability

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of ExploreStLouis.com. If you experience accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301.