[niche] accessibility statement

niche social inc. is committed to making our application accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology.

standards

we aim to conform to the web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA. our ongoing accessibility efforts include:

• semantic HTML with proper heading hierarchy
• ARIA labels and roles on all interactive elements
• keyboard navigation support throughout the application
• skip-to-content links for screen reader users
• focus management in modals and overlays
• minimum 44x44px touch targets for mobile users
• color contrast ratios meeting WCAG AA standards
• support for prefers-reduced-motion
• screen reader announcements for dynamic content
• form inputs with associated labels

testing

we test accessibility using:

• automated tests via playwright (keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes, focus management)
• manual testing with VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
• keyboard-only navigation testing

known limitations

• the map component (MapLibre GL) has limited screen reader support due to WebGL rendering
• some third-party content may not fully meet accessibility standards

remediation plan

we are actively working to address the known limitations above. our current remediation timeline:

• maplibre screen reader support (target: q4 2026): we are implementing an accessible text-based alternative to the map view for screen reader users. this will include a searchable list of nearby profiles and events with the same filtering capabilities as the map. until this is available, all map content is accessible through the profiles, groups, and events sections of the app.
• third-party content audit (ongoing): we review third-party components quarterly and work with vendors to improve accessibility. where vendor support is insufficient, we provide accessible alternatives.

feedback

if you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us at hello@niche.social. we take accessibility feedback seriously and will work to address issues promptly.