Accessibility
OpenAir Atlantic is built on a simple belief: knowing what the outdoors is doing should not depend on your ability, device, or background. The island belongs to everyone. So does the information that helps you enjoy it safely.
OpenAir Atlantic targets WCAG 2.1 Level AA across every page. That means sufficient colour contrast, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, resizable text, and no content that relies on colour alone to convey meaning. We test regularly and treat accessibility issues with the same urgency as any other bug.
Our users include people with asthma checking air quality before a walk, parents of children with heat sensitivity, older adults planning a beach day, and visitors who rely on assistive technology. Smart weather is only smart if it reaches everyone who needs it.
Colour contrast
All text meets WCAG AA contrast ratios. Conditions scores use both colour and text labels — never colour alone.
Keyboard navigation
Every interactive element is reachable and operable by keyboard. Focus states are visible throughout.
Screen reader support
Images carry descriptive alt text. Icon buttons have ARIA labels. Dynamic content updates are announced.
Readable text
Minimum 12px across all body text. Content reflows correctly up to 400% zoom without horizontal scrolling.
Plain language
Conditions are written in plain, direct English — not meteorological jargon. One sentence should tell you what to do.
Touch targets
All tappable elements are at least 44×44px — accessible to users with limited motor control or larger fingers.
The interactive map (Leaflet) has limited screen reader support — we are actively working on an accessible text-based alternative for all mapped location data. Live webcam embeds are third-party content and may not fully meet our accessibility standard. If any part of this site creates a barrier for you, please let us know.
If you encounter an accessibility barrier — anything that makes it harder to get the information you need — please tell us. We respond to all accessibility reports within two business days.
accessibility@openairatlantic.caThis statement was last reviewed April 2026. Contact us for any questions.
