Accessibility Statement

Last updated: December 2024

🎯 Our Commitment

MapMyCam is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Current Accessibility Features

✅Keyboard Navigation

Most interactive elements can be accessed using keyboard navigation (Tab, Enter, Arrow keys).

✅Responsive Design

The site adapts to different screen sizes and works on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.

✅Color Contrast

We use high contrast colors for text and backgrounds to ensure readability.

⚠️Screen Reader Support

Basic screen reader compatibility with semantic HTML elements. Some complex interactions may need improvement.

✅Text Scaling

Text can be scaled up to 200% without loss of functionality using browser zoom.

⚠️Alternative Text

Images and icons include alternative text where applicable. Some dynamic content may be limited.

Known Limitations

We acknowledge that some aspects of our website may not yet be fully accessible:

Interactive Map: The Leaflet map component may have limited screen reader support
Video Streams: Live video content may not include captions or audio descriptions
Third-party Content: Embedded YouTube, Facebook, and HLS streams depend on their own accessibility features
Real-time Chat: The live chat feature may have limited accessibility support
Dynamic Content: Some dynamically loaded content may not be immediately announced to screen readers

Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with disabilities.

🔄 Ongoing Improvements

We are actively working to improve accessibility across our platform. Recent and planned improvements include:

Enhanced keyboard navigation for map interactions
Improved screen reader announcements for dynamic content
Better focus indicators for interactive elements
ARIA labels for complex UI components
Alternative access methods for map-based features

Assistive Technologies

MapMyCam has been tested with the following assistive technologies:

Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
Keyboard-only navigation
Voice control software
Browser zoom (up to 200%)
High contrast mode

Browser and Device Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)
Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Devices: Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones

Third-Party Content

MapMyCam includes content from third-party providers:

YouTube: Follows YouTube's accessibility features
Facebook: Depends on Facebook's embed accessibility
OpenStreetMap: Limited accessibility for map tiles
Chatango: Third-party chat with own accessibility standards

We encourage users to utilize the accessibility features provided by these platforms directly.

Alternative Access Methods

If you experience difficulty accessing any content or features, try these alternatives:

Stream Lists: Contact us for a text-based list of available streams
Location Search: Use the search filters instead of map clicking
Direct Links: We can provide direct stream URLs upon request
Email Support: Full support available via email

🤝 Accessibility Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of MapMyCam. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Email: accessibility@mapmycam.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 5 business days

Accessibility Testing

We regularly test our website using:

Automated accessibility testing tools
Manual keyboard navigation testing
Screen reader testing with multiple tools
Color contrast analyzers
User feedback and reports

Training and Awareness

Our development team receives training on:

Web accessibility best practices
WCAG 2.1 guidelines
Assistive technology usage
Inclusive design principles

📋 Legal Information

This accessibility statement applies to the MapMyCam website (live-cams-feedback.web.app). We may have limited control over the accessibility of third-party embedded content, but we strive to choose accessible alternatives where possible.

If you are unable to access any content or use any features on our website due to a disability, please contact us and we will work with you to provide the information or functionality you seek through alternative communication methods.

🎯 Future Goals

We are committed to continually improving accessibility. Our roadmap includes:

WCAG 2.1 AAA compliance for core features
Enhanced map accessibility with audio cues
Voice navigation capabilities
Automated captioning for video content
Regular accessibility audits by external experts

This statement was last reviewed and updated in December 2024. We review our accessibility practices regularly and update this statement as needed.