Accessibility

Last updated October 2026

Everyone needs a restroom. We want MAPP to be usable by as many people as possible, including people who use screen readers, keyboards, voice control, or magnification.

What works today

• List view. Every restroom on the map is also in the List tab as plain text, sorted by distance — you do not need to use the map to find one.
• Keyboard. Search, filters, the list, forms and map pins can be reached with the Tab key, and Escape closes any open panel.
• Text. Text is dark on a light background, and form fields use large text. On a computer the site works at 200% browser zoom.
• Labels. Buttons and form fields have text labels for assistive technology, and status messages are announced.
• No location needed. You can search for an address instead of sharing your location.

Known limitations

• On phones, pinch-to-zoom of the page is switched off so the layout stays put (the map itself still zooms). Your phone's own accessibility zoom still works.
• The map itself is visual. Screen-reader users will get a better experience from the List tab.
• Swiping between restroom cards and pressing-and-holding on the map are touch gestures; the arrow buttons on the card and the + button do the same jobs.
• Open panels do not yet keep keyboard focus inside them.
• Star ratings are shown as stars with a number beside them; the stars alone are not described.
• Walking directions often lack street names, because of the routing service we use.
• The site has not yet had a formal audit against WCAG 2.1 AA. That is our goal.

Restroom accessibility information

Listings are written by members and do not yet include verified wheelchair-access details. The Access rating reflects how easy a restroom is to get into in general, not whether it meets accessibility standards. Please check with the venue if you need a specific feature.

Tell us what is not working

If something on MAPP is hard or impossible for you to use, please tell us: open the account menu on the map and choose Contact an admin. Say what you were trying to do and what device or assistive technology you use. We read every message.