Accessibility Statement
Last updated: February 2026
Our Commitment
Guidewinds is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance Status
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities.
Measures We Take
- Semantic HTML structure for screen readers
- ARIA labels for interactive elements
- Full keyboard navigation support
- Color contrast ratios meeting WCAG AA standards
- Visible focus indicators on interactive elements
- Alt text for meaningful images
- Form labels and descriptive error messages
- Minimum 44px touch targets on mobile
- 16px base font size to prevent iOS zoom
- Automated accessibility testing with axe-core
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Guidewinds relies on the following technologies:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript (React/Next.js)
- WAI-ARIA 1.2
Limitations and Alternatives
While we strive to ensure accessibility of Guidewinds, some limitations may exist:
- Third-party content: Embedded payment forms (Stripe) and maps follow their respective providers' accessibility guidelines.
- User-uploaded content: Images and documents uploaded by captains may not have alt text.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Guidewinds. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us:
Email: accessibility@guidewinds.com
We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.
Assessment Approach
Guidewinds assesses accessibility through the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation using axe-core automated testing
- Manual keyboard navigation testing
- Screen reader testing (VoiceOver, NVDA)
- Mobile device touch target verification