Accessibility at LoopHood

We're committed to ensuring our hyperlocal community platform is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology used.

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant

Our Accessibility Commitment

LoopHood is dedicated to providing a digital experience that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA conformance.

Our goal is to create an inclusive community where everyone can participate in sharing, discovering, and connecting with their neighbors through our platform.

Keyboard Navigation

• Full keyboard navigation support
• Logical tab order throughout the platform
• Visible focus indicators
• Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
• Skip links to main content

Screen Reader Support

• Semantic HTML structure
• Proper heading hierarchy
• Alt text for all images
• ARIA labels and descriptions
• Live region announcements

Visual Accessibility

• High contrast color schemes
• Minimum 4.5:1 color contrast ratio
• Text resizing up to 200%
• No reliance on color alone for information
• Clear visual focus indicators

Mobile Accessibility

• Touch target size of 44x44 pixels minimum
• Voice control compatibility
• Screen reader support on mobile
• Responsive design for all devices
• Portrait and landscape orientation support

Supported Assistive Technologies

Screen Readers

• JAWS (Windows)
• NVDA (Windows)
• VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
• TalkBack (Android)
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Browsers

• Chrome (latest versions)
• Firefox (latest versions)
• Safari (latest versions)
• Edge (latest versions)
• Mobile browsers

Standards & Guidelines

We Follow:

• WCAG 2.1 Level AA
• Section 508 compliance
• ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
• EN 301 549 (European Standard)

Testing Methods:

• Automated accessibility testing
• Manual testing with screen readers
• Keyboard-only navigation testing
• User testing with disabled users

Known Issues & Ongoing Improvements

We continuously work to improve our accessibility. Currently, we are working on:

• Enhanced voice navigation for complex forms
• Improved contrast in some chart visualizations
• Better screen reader announcements for dynamic content updates
• Additional keyboard shortcuts for power users

Last updated: 2/15/2026

Accessibility Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of LoopHood. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Accessibility Contact

Contact Method: Use our general support center for accessibility issues
Response Time: We aim to respond within 2 business days

When reporting accessibility issues, please include:

• Your operating system and version
• Your browser and version
• Any assistive technology you're using
• A description of the issue
• The URL where you encountered the problem

Third-Party Content

Some content on LoopHood is provided by third parties (user-generated content, external integrations). While we encourage accessible practices, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all third-party content.

We provide tools and guidelines to help our community members create accessible content, including prompts for alt text on images and accessible formatting options.

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