Accessibility Statement
The Wonders of the World Are for Everyone
Discover how The Wonder Atlas works to make stories, images, and travel inspiration accessible, so more people can explore the places that make our world extraordinary.
Accessibility Statement Philosophy
Making Discovery More Inclusive
The Wonder Atlas brings natural landscapes, historic sites, cultural traditions, and architectural achievements from across the globe into one place. Our mission is to help people explore and appreciate these wonders through engaging stories, useful facts, photography, and travel inspiration. Accessibility is essential to that mission: an account of an ancient city or a remarkable landscape should not depend on a reader's ability to see an image, use a mouse, or read small text. We aim to make the experience of discovering the world welcoming and usable for as many people as possible, including people with visual, hearing, motor, and cognitive disabilities.
We consider accessibility as we write, design, and maintain our pages. That means working toward clear language and meaningful headings, descriptive text for informative images, readable contrast, and controls that can be used with a keyboard. We also recognize that accessibility is ongoing work, not a one-time achievement. As The Wonder Atlas grows to cover more iconic landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, hidden gems, and modern marvels, we intend to review new content and features for barriers. If something prevents you from exploring a story or using a feature, we want to learn about it and make a practical improvement.
Accessibility Statement Principles
The Principles Behind Our Approach
We aim to follow applicable Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), using their perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust principles to guide how stories and features are presented. Our goal is a site that works with assistive technologies, supports keyboard navigation, communicates information beyond color or imagery alone, and remains clear across devices and screen sizes. These standards help us identify barriers, prioritize improvements, and make exploring the world's wonders easier for more people.
Accessibility Statement Features
Accessibility Statement Features
We aim to make articles, facts, photography, and travel inspiration about the world’s wonders easier to explore for visitors with different access needs. Our content practices favor clear headings, descriptive link text, readable language, and image descriptions that convey meaningful visual information. We work to support keyboard navigation, legible text, and layouts that adapt across devices and zoom levels. Accessibility is an ongoing part of how we create and review content, not a claim that every page works perfectly for everyone. We continually evaluate opportunities to improve accessibility, welcome feedback from visitors, and strive to create a more inclusive browsing experience.
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Clear Article Structure
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Descriptive Image Text
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Keyboard-Friendly Navigation
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Readable, Flexible Layouts
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Continuous Improvements
Accessibility Statement Continuous Improvements
Where We’re Still Improving
Some parts of The Wonder Atlas may not yet be fully accessible. Older articles, images, embedded media, or third-party features can present barriers, and a visitor’s experience may vary by device, browser, or assistive technology. We review reported issues and update content and site components as resources allow, with particular attention to barriers that prevent people from finding or understanding information about a destination.
Older Stories and Image Descriptions
Some previously published stories may contain images with missing or insufficient descriptions, or headings that do not clearly communicate the page’s structure. We are reviewing this material and improving descriptions and formatting when articles are updated.
Videos, Maps, and Embedded Content
Videos may not always have complete captions or transcripts, and interactive maps or externally hosted embeds may be difficult to use with a keyboard or screen reader. We are assessing these formats and looking for accessible ways to share the essential information they contain.
Help While We Make Changes
If a barrier keeps you from reading an article or exploring a place, please tell us which page and content you need. We will investigate the issue and, where possible, help you access the information while we work on a lasting improvement.
Accessibility Statement Evolution
How Our Accessibility Commitment Has Evolved
We review this statement as The Wonder Atlas grows. New stories, images, site features, visitor feedback, and changes in accessibility guidance all inform our updates. The milestones below show how our approach has developed; we will continue checking the site and revising this statement when our practices change.
2019
An Atlas Takes Shape
We began bringing stories of natural and human-made wonders together in one place, with clear writing to help more people explore from home.
2020
Stories Reach More Screens
As our collection grew, we refined page layouts for phones and tablets and began reviewing how readers move between destinations.
2021
Images Get More Context
We made descriptive image text a stronger part of our publishing process so visual stories could offer more context to visitors using screen readers.
2022
Navigation Review Expands
We reviewed headings, links, and keyboard navigation across key pages, using what we learned to guide content and design improvements.
2024
Feedback Shapes Our Work
Accessibility questions from visitors prompted closer reviews of reading clarity and interactive features, as well as updates to our editorial checks.
2026
An Ongoing Review Cycle
We now revisit this statement alongside site changes and evolving accessibility practices. When we identify a barrier, we assess it, work toward a fix, and update our guidance as needed.
Help Us Make Exploration Easier
If you have an accessibility question, need content in another format, or encounter a barrier on The Wonder Atlas, please get in touch. Tell us which page or feature you were using and what would help; we will review your request and work with you to find a way forward.