Family Tree Maps Accessibility Statement

Last updated:
12/10/2025
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Family Tree Maps is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all users, including those with disabilities. We believe genealogy research and historical discovery should be available to everyone, and we strive to ensure that our website and mapping platform are usable and navigable by the widest possible audience.
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Accessibility Standards

Family Tree Maps aims to meet the requirements of WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility. These guidelines outline best practices for making digital content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for individuals using assistive technologies.We continually work toward improving accessibility across the platform, including:
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- Ensuring keyboard-accessible navigation throughout the site, login screens, and search tools
- Maintaining sufficient color contrast for text and interface elements
- Providing clear labels and ARIA attributes for form fields, buttons, and interactive components
- Supporting screen readers with structured HTML and accessible fallback content
- Using visible focus indicators for users navigating with a keyboard
- Ensuring that instructions, alerts, and error messages are accessible to assistive technologies
- Designing content to remain functional when using browser zoom or custom display settings
- Avoiding interactions or content that rely solely on hover or pointer input
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While our map canvas is inherently visual, all critical information—such as parcel details, ownership attributes, and search results—is also provided in a text format accessible to assistive technologies.

Ongoing Accessibility Efforts

Accessibility is not a one-time project but an ongoing commitment. Family Tree Maps will continue to audit, improve, and expand the accessibility of our services over time. We regularly assess new features for compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA requirements and welcome feedback from users, libraries, and accessibility professionals.

Third-Party Tools & Technologies

Family Tree Maps uses third-party platforms and tools, including mapping libraries and authentication services. While we cannot control all aspects of these external components, we make every effort to select technologies that support accessible practices and integrate with assistive technologies.

Feedback & Contact Information

If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We take all feedback seriously and review each request as part of our ongoing accessibility efforts.

Email: support@familytreemaps.com
Phone: 833.738.7945

Commitment to Improvement

Family Tree Maps is continuously enhancing both the usability and accessibility of our website and application.

Our goal is to provide a positive experience for all users, regardless of ability, technology, or browsing environment.

If you have questions about this Accessibility Statement or require accommodations, we encourage you to reach out at any time.