Description
Users with color vision deficiency may not be able to differentiate between our different color thresholds. It is a common practice to use patterning in addition to coloration to enable users with these visual deficiencies to also benefit from our map.
Solutionazavea/texturemap offers a library with sprites we can add as layers even to MapLibre.
Describe alternatives you've considered
There are other options and libraries out there, though this one seems widely-used
Links to user research or other resourceslink to Map Accessibility talk
Tasks
[ ] Add texture layer
[ ] Consider adding toggle for users to flip to enable swapping out our color layers for these
Definition of "Done"
Users with color vision deficiency can utilize our map and differentiate different regions
Description Users with color vision deficiency may not be able to differentiate between our different color thresholds. It is a common practice to use patterning in addition to coloration to enable users with these visual deficiencies to also benefit from our map.
Solution azavea/texturemap offers a library with sprites we can add as layers even to MapLibre.
Describe alternatives you've considered
Links to user research or other resources link to Map Accessibility talk
Tasks
Definition of "Done"