Accessibility Statement for Aurora Visuals
Aurora Visuals is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information. We believe that everyone should be able to use our website with ease, regardless of disability or impairment.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to making our website as accessible as possible, adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines outline four main principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. By following these principles, we ensure our website is accessible to a wide range of users, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Aurora Visuals takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular audits of our website using both automated and manual testing methods to identify and address accessibility issues.
- WCAG Compliance: We strive to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, ensuring our content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.
- Alternative Text: All images and non-text content have descriptive alternative text, allowing screen readers to convey the content and purpose of each element.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, ensuring users who cannot use a mouse can still access all content and functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: We maintain a clear and consistent navigation structure throughout the website, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
- Adjustable Text Size: Users can adjust the text size using browser settings to improve readability.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background to make our content readable for users with low vision.
- Form Labeling: All form fields are properly labeled, making it clear what information is required for each field.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: All video content includes captions and transcripts, providing access to information for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret and present the information.
- Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive, adapting to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring a consistent user experience across platforms.
- Dark Theme Option: Users have the option to switch to a dark theme, which can improve readability for users with certain visual impairments or those who prefer a low-light environment.
Conformance Status
The Aurora Visuals website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Aurora Visuals website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
- Third-Party Content: Some of our website content is provided by third-party vendors. While we encourage these vendors to adhere to accessibility standards, we may not have direct control over their content. We are actively working with vendors to improve the accessibility of their content.
- Older Archived Content: Some older archived content may not fully conform to current accessibility standards. We are in the process of reviewing and updating this content to improve accessibility.
Assistive Technologies
We have tested our website with a variety of assistive technologies, including:
- Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS
- Speech Recognition Software: Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- Magnification Software: ZoomText
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Aurora Visuals website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement.
You can contact us via:
- Email: accessibility@auroravisuals.com
- Phone: (828) 555-0123
- Postal Address: 42 Skyline Drive, Asheville, NC 28801
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Aurora Visuals relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Accessibility Features Table
| Feature | Description | WCAG Guideline |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Text | Descriptive text for all images and non-text elements. | 1.1.1 Non-text Content |
| Keyboard Navigation | Full keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements. | 2.1.1 Keyboard |
| Color Contrast | Sufficient contrast ratios for text and background colors. | 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) |
| Form Labels | Properly labeled form fields for clarity and usability. | 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions |
| Video Captions | Captions and transcripts for all video content. | 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) |
| Semantic HTML | Use of semantic HTML5 elements for structure and meaning. | 1.3.1 Info and Relationships |
| Responsive Design | Website adapts to various screen sizes and devices. | 1.4.10 Reflow |
| Dark Theme | Optional dark theme for improved readability in low-light conditions. | 1.4.8 Visual Presentation |
Assessment Approach
Aurora Visuals assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The website was self-evaluated by the developer team against WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.
- External evaluation: The website was evaluated by an external accessibility consultant to provide an independent assessment.
Formal Complaints
If you have a formal complaint regarding the accessibility of our website, please contact us via the methods listed above. We take all complaints seriously and will make every effort to resolve the issue promptly.
Date of Statement
This accessibility statement was created on November 4, 2024 and last updated on November 4, 2024.