Accessibility Statement
Explore Edina is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all visitors, including those who rely on assistive technologies.
WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Explore Edina, the official convention and visitors bureau for Edina, Minnesota, aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including users who rely on screen readers, voice recognition software, keyboard-only navigation, or other assistive technologies.
We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing effort, not a one-time project. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of this website and welcome feedback from all visitors.
Ongoing Accessibility Efforts
Semantic HTML Structure
We use proper heading hierarchies, landmark regions, and semantic HTML elements so screen readers and assistive technologies can navigate content effectively.
Keyboard Navigation
All interactive elements — links, buttons, and form controls — are reachable and operable via keyboard alone, with visible focus indicators.
Color Contrast
Text and UI components are designed to meet or exceed the WCAG 2.1 AA minimum contrast ratios of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
Alternative Text
Meaningful images include descriptive alt attributes. Decorative images are marked appropriately so they are ignored by assistive technologies.
Responsive Design
This site is designed to reflow gracefully for users who zoom up to 200% text size, and adapts to mobile and tablet viewports.
Ongoing Testing
We conduct periodic accessibility audits and test with common screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver) during development cycles.
Known Limitations
While we strive to meet WCAG 2.1 AA across this entire website, some third-party content (such as embedded maps, social media widgets, or partner event calendars) may not fully conform. We are working with vendors to improve accessibility in those areas, and we provide alternative means of obtaining that information where possible.
Encountered an Accessibility Issue?
We want to hear from you. If you experience any difficulty accessing content or using features on this site, please contact us. Include as much detail as possible — the page URL, the content you were trying to access, and the assistive technology or browser you were using. We aim to respond within 5 business days.
Contact UsFormal Complaint Process
If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may escalate your complaint to the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, which enforces Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Technical Specifications
This website is built with Next.js and relies on standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Accessibility features depend on browser support for these technologies. We support the current and previous major versions of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge, as well as iOS Safari and Chrome for Android.
Recommended compatible assistive technologies include: NVDA with Firefox, JAWS with Chrome or Edge, and VoiceOver with Safari on macOS and iOS.
This accessibility statement was last reviewed in June 2026. We review and update this statement on an ongoing basis as improvements are made to the site.