Accessibility Statement for Aurora Creative
Aurora Creative is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and applying the relevant accessibility standards. We strive to make our website content accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to comply with all applicable standards, including WCAG 2.1 level AA guidelines.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Aurora Creative takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Including accessibility as part of our mission statement.
- Integrating accessibility into our design and development processes.
- Providing accessibility training for our staff.
- Regularly auditing our website for accessibility compliance.
- Employing formal accessibility quality assurance methods.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Aurora Creative 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.
Specific Accessibility Features Implemented
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers and other assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text, ensuring that users who cannot see the images can still understand their content and purpose.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse or other pointing device to access all content and functionality.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient contrast between text and background colors throughout the website, making it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website has a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find what they are looking for.
- Forms Accessibility: All forms on our website are accessible and include clear labels and instructions.
- Video Captions: All videos on our website have captions or transcripts available, making them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, improving the accessibility of complex user interface components.
- Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and jump directly to the main content.
- Focus Indicators: Clear focus indicators are provided for keyboard navigation to show users which element currently has focus.
- Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive, adapting to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring accessibility on a variety of platforms.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Aurora Creative, 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 content on our website may be provided by third parties, and we cannot guarantee that this content will be fully accessible. We are working with our third-party vendors to improve the accessibility of their content.
- Older Documents: Some older PDF documents might not be fully optimized for accessibility. We are in the process of updating these documents to meet accessibility standards.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Aurora Creative. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website.
- Phone: (206) 555-1212
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Visitor Address: 123 Fremont Avenue N, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98103
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Aurora Creative 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
- ARIA
These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
Aurora Creative assessed the accessibility of Aurora Creative by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally by our team using automated tools and manual testing.
- External evaluation: The site was evaluated by a third-party accessibility consultant.
Date
This statement was created on November 4, 2024, and last updated on November 4, 2024.
Resources
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Aurora Creative is dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive online experience for all users. We appreciate your assistance in helping us achieve this goal.