[a11y] Issue 30: Insufficient Color Contrast (Participation Page)

[NewJerseyStyle]

Description:

Elements on the open participation page exhibit insufficient color contrast, failing WCAG 2 AA guidelines. This impacts readability for users with visual impairments. Automated testing revealed this accessibility issue.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Navigate to the open participation page.
2. Use browser developer tools or a color contrast checker (e.g., a browser extension or online tool) to inspect the elements. Identify and document the specific elements and their contrast ratios.

Expected Behavior:

All text and graphical elements on the open participation page should meet WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio guidelines (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).

Actual Behavior:

Low contrast is present in [Specify affected elements, e.g., "headings," "paragraph text," "button labels," and provide the measured contrast ratios if available].

Component/Area: Open Participation Page

Source: Automated evaluation (Lighthouse) - color-contrast audit

Severity: High (Accessibility Issue)