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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: February 18, 2026

Our Commitment

NextWave Platform, built by Island Pitch Design, is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. We believe transparency is more valuable than a perfect score on paper, so this page documents what works, what we know needs improvement, and how to reach us.

What Works Well

  • Semantic HTML: Proper use of structural elements including <header>, <main>, <nav>, <section>, and <footer>.
  • Language attribute: Page language is set to English (lang="en").
  • Image alt text: All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are marked with empty alt attributes or aria-hidden="true".
  • Form associations: All form inputs have associated labels linked via for/id attributes.
  • ARIA implementation: Roles, labels, expanded states, and live regions are used on interactive elements including the FAQ accordion and mobile menu.
  • Heading hierarchy: Logical H1 through H4 structure on all pages.
  • Structured data: Schema.org markup (SoftwareApplication, Organization, FAQPage) for search engine and assistive technology compatibility.
  • Skip link: A "Skip to main content" link is available on all pages for keyboard navigation.
  • Focus indicators: Visible focus rings on all interactive elements when navigated via keyboard.
  • Motion preferences: Respects the prefers-reduced-motion system setting. All animations and transitions are disabled when the user prefers reduced motion.
  • Color contrast: Text meets the WCAG minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1. The Island Orange brand color (#FF8F05) is used on large text and interactive elements where it exceeds the 3:1 large-text threshold.
  • Touch targets: All interactive controls meet the minimum 44px touch target size.
  • Mobile menu: Keyboard accessible with Escape key to close and focus management returning to the trigger button.

Known Limitations

Animated GIF images: The IP Bot character animations are presented as GIF files which cannot be paused by the user. These images are decorative (marked aria-hidden="true") and do not convey essential information. Users who prefer reduced motion will see static layout without distracting animation effects.

Compatibility

This site is tested on iOS Safari, Chrome on Android, and desktop browsers including Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. It is built with semantic HTML5, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript. The site is compatible with screen readers including VoiceOver, TalkBack, and NVDA.

Technical Standards

  • HTML5
  • WAI-ARIA 1.2
  • CSS (Tailwind CSS)
  • JavaScript (ES2015+)

Assessment Method

This site has been self-assessed through manual review against WCAG 2.2 Level AA success criteria. It has not been independently audited. We welcome feedback on any accessibility barriers you encounter.

Feedback & Contact

If you encounter an accessibility barrier on this site, please contact us at accessibility@islandpitch.com. We aim to respond within 5 business days.