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The website layout can be navigated entirely using a keyboard via the Tab and Enter keys.
The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library (MAPL) 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 to guarantee that our digital resources are inclusive and accessible to all members of our community.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
Partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA
The MAPL website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard yet, though we are actively working to audit and resolve these areas.
While we do have an automated overlay accessibility button available in the lower right corner of each page, we realize that these can conflict with personal assistive tools and will be removing it as our platform increases its WCAG compliance. We are regularly updating our site to include more native accessibility features including:
The website layout can be navigated entirely using a keyboard via the Tab and Enter keys.
We utilize proper structural headings (H1, H2, etc.) and landmark roles to help screen reader users browse efficiently.
We strive to provide descriptive alternative text (alt text) for all meaningful images.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the MAPL website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, experience formatting issues, or need assistance accessing any of our digital resources, please let us know:
Responding to accessibility inquiries is a priority. We aim to reply within a few business days.
If you don't already have a library card, stop by the library to register - or you can complete our online form and we will provide you with a card number and PIN within about 24 hours.