Accessibility
Every body, every brain — the website too
We aim for WCAG 2.2 AA on every page, and we test with a keyboard, a screen reader and at 200% zoom.
What we did
One H1 per page and real heading levels, so a screen reader can skim the way a sighted reader does
Text and background contrast of at least 4.5:1 everywhere, including on orange buttons
Every image has alt text, or is marked decorative when the words beside it already say what it shows
Buttons and links are at least 44 pixels tall, and every one says where it goes — including when it opens Google
Plain language, short lines, and no text inside images
Everything works with a keyboard alone, with a visible focus ring
The pool pages show the parking, the door, the bench and the water before you arrive, because previewing the space is an accommodation too
Known gaps
The family portal runs on Google Apps Script. We're improving its screen-reader labels.
The staff forms are Google Forms, which we don't control.
Hit a barrier, or need this in another format?
Email [email protected]. We answer within two business days and fix what we can within ten.
Last tested: October 2026.
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