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Visit Auburn - California Gold Country

Accessibility Statement

Last updated: December 29, 2025

Our Commitment

Visit Auburn is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals. Our website serves as a gateway to discovering Auburn, California's Gold Country heritage, and we believe everyone should have equal access to information about our community's attractions, events, accommodations, and activities.

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, which explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. This commitment extends to all pages on our site, including our activities directory, events calendar, and visitor information pages.

Accessibility Features

Historic Firehouse Tower and clocktower in Old Town Auburn
Photo: Auburn Historical Society
Historic Lincoln Way in downtown Auburn with shops and pedestrians
Photo: Auburn Downtown Association
Lake Clementine Trail hiking along North Fork American River canyon
Photo: Auburn State Recreation Area

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements can be accessed using keyboard navigation. Use Tab to move forward, Shift+Tab to move backward, and Enter or Space to activate.

Screen Reader Support

Our website is designed to work with screen readers. We use semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and proper heading structure.

Clear Focus Indicators

Interactive elements have visible focus indicators to help users navigate the site.

Alternative Text

All images include descriptive alternative text for users who cannot see them.

Areas for Improvement

We are actively working to improve the accessibility of our website. Areas we are focusing on include:

  • Ensuring all interactive elements are keyboard accessible
  • Improving color contrast ratios
  • Adding more descriptive alternative text to images
  • Enhancing form labels and error messages
  • Testing with assistive technologies

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Visit Auburn. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

  • Contact us through our website contact form
  • Visit our visitor information center
  • Describe the issue and the page where you encountered it

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content, but we work with our partners to encourage accessible practices.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to work with common assistive technologies, including:

  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Voice recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Browser Compatibility

We recommend using the latest versions of modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) for the best accessibility experience. Older browsers may have limited accessibility support.

Physical Accessibility

For information about physical accessibility of Auburn businesses, venues, and attractions, please contact individual businesses directly or visit our visitor information center for assistance. Many of Auburn's historic sites, parks, and recreational areas are accessible, and we're working with local businesses to improve physical accessibility throughout our community.

Updates

This accessibility statement will be reviewed and updated regularly as we continue to improve our website's accessibility.