Everyone deserves access to nature – and that includes access to information about how to access nature.
As a leader in providing access to the healing benefits of nature, Indian Creek Nature Center worked to enhance the website’s infrastructure with accessibility features designed to improve the user experience for visitors with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments. These improvements, in turn, create a more seamless experience for all visitors.
While you may have noticed our website has a refreshed look, there’s much more to the website changes that you may not notice unless you rely on one of these accessibility features to fully and easily access information on the Nature Center website.
Enhanced Website Accessibility Features
A mix of hardware and design changes has been used to foster inclusivity in our online spaces and improve the online experience for all visitors.
Navigation and Structure
Restructuring and simplifying our menus and dropdowns facilitates easier navigation for users who depend on screen readers or other assistive technologies to find information online.
Text Alternatives for Images
Providing descriptive alternative text (commonly called “alt text”) for images and multimedia content ensures that users with visual impairments can access a comprehensive understanding of the photos and graphics on the webpage.
Color Contrast
Creating design features, such as buttons and menus, with contrasting colors helps users with visual impairments or color blindness read essential text while increasing readability for all users.
Keyboard Accessibility
Designing the website so it can be navigated using only a keyboard ensures compatibility with various assistive technologies.
Forms and Interactivity
Implementing accessible forms and interactive elements that are easily usable for individuals with different abilities provides greater access to forms, such as our form for reserving a golf cart tour of the Nature Center’s grounds.
Accessibility Issues Form
Our ongoing accessibility efforts work toward making our website as accessible as possible. We welcome feedback on how to improve the site’s accessibility for users with disabilities. Visitors can let us know about any accessibility barriers they encounter on ICNC’s website by using our Accessibility Issue Form.