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Emerald Coast Atlas

Access for every visitor

Accessibility

Emerald Coast Atlas is designed so that its guides and core navigation remain useful across devices and with common assistive technologies.

Last updated August 14, 2026

Our approach

We work toward clear heading structure, descriptive link text, keyboard operation, visible focus indicators, readable contrast, responsive layouts, reduced-motion support, and text alternatives for meaningful images. Core guide content and navigation are available without requiring a reader to operate the interactive map.

Maps and complex interactions

Interactive maps can present accessibility challenges. The Atlas pairs map features with searchable directories, guide links, place names, and written location context so visitors have another way to reach the same core information. Keyboard users can also bypass repeated navigation with the skip link at the top of each page.

Ongoing improvement

Accessibility is part of continuing site improvement rather than a one-time statement. We review layouts and interactive features for keyboard access, responsive behavior, and common automated accessibility issues as the site evolves.