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Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

MapJob is committed to ensuring our platform is accessible to people of all abilities. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to employment opportunities, and that our job board should be usable by as many people as possible.

Our Commitment

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including those who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, voice control, and screen magnifiers.

We also aim to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it applies to websites, and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for federal accessibility standards.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features across the platform:

Keyboard navigation

  • All interactive elements (links, buttons, forms, and modals) are reachable and operable using a keyboard alone.
  • Focus is visible and follows a logical reading order throughout the page.
  • Modal dialogs trap focus appropriately and return focus to the trigger element on close.
  • Skip navigation links are available to bypass repetitive navigation menus.

Screen reader support

  • Pages use semantic HTML5 elements (headings, lists, landmarks) to convey structure.
  • Interactive elements include descriptive ARIA labels where native HTML semantics are insufficient.
  • Images and icons include meaningful alt text or are marked as decorative where appropriate.
  • Status updates and dynamic content changes (such as loading states and error messages) are announced to screen readers via ARIA live regions.
  • Form inputs have associated labels and inline error messages linked via aria-describedby.

Visual design

  • Text and background colors are designed to meet WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios (at least 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
  • Interactive elements meet a minimum touch target size of 44×44 CSS pixels.
  • Information is never conveyed by color alone; icons, labels, or patterns supplement color cues.
  • The interface respects the operating system's reduced motion preference (prefers-reduced-motion). Animations and transitions are suppressed when this preference is enabled.

Responsive and zoom

  • The platform is fully responsive and functions correctly at viewport widths from 320px to large desktop sizes.
  • Content remains functional and readable when browser text zoom is set to 200%, without loss of content or functionality.

Map accessibility

The interactive job map is a core feature of MapJob. We recognize that interactive maps present inherent accessibility challenges. To address this:

  • The map supports keyboard navigation for panning and zooming.
  • Job listings displayed on the map are also accessible via a list view that does not require map interaction.
  • Map controls include ARIA labels describing their function.
  • Job listing popups are keyboard accessible and dismissible via the Escape key.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some areas of the platform may not yet fully meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Known limitations include:

  • Interactive map: complex map interactions (such as cluster expansion and drag-to-pan) may present challenges for some assistive technologies. We are actively improving map accessibility and provide a list-view alternative.
  • Third-party content: job listing content is posted by employers. While we provide formatting guidance, we cannot guarantee that all employer-submitted content meets accessibility standards.
  • PDF resumes: uploaded PDF resumes may not be screen-reader-friendly if created without accessibility in mind. Seekers are encouraged to use our structured profile as an alternative.

Accessibility Roadmap

We are continuously improving accessibility. Planned improvements include:

  • Formal WCAG 2.1 AA audit by a third-party accessibility specialist.
  • Improved map keyboard controls and screen-reader announcements for job cluster interactions.
  • Enhanced focus management for multi-step application flows.
  • An accessibility conformance report (VPAT) once a formal audit is completed.

How to Report Accessibility Issues

We welcome feedback about accessibility barriers you encounter on MapJob. Your input helps us prioritize improvements.

To report an accessibility issue, please contact us at:

  • Email: support@mapjob.io
  • Subject line: Accessibility Issue
  • Please describe the issue you encountered, the page or feature where it occurred, and the assistive technology or browser you were using.

We aim to acknowledge accessibility reports within 5 business days and to respond with a plan or resolution within 30 days. If you need content in an alternative format while we address a reported barrier, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request promptly.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, under the ADA, or contact your relevant state or federal agency responsible for enforcing accessibility law.

Technical Specifications

MapJob relies on the following technologies for conformance: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript (React/Next.js), WAI-ARIA 1.1. The platform has been tested with the following combinations:

  • NVDA + Chrome on Windows
  • VoiceOver + Safari on macOS and iOS
  • TalkBack + Chrome on Android
  • Keyboard-only navigation on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari