Our Commitment

At Aurora Studios, we believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services online. We are dedicated to making our website accessible to people with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments. This commitment is deeply rooted in our values as a company, and we strive to provide a seamless and inclusive online experience for all users. We understand that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continuously improving our website to meet the evolving needs of our users.

To achieve this, Aurora Studios adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which provides a widely recognized framework for making web content more accessible. These guidelines address a wide range of recommendations for making web content more accessible. By following these guidelines, we aim to create a website that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.

Accessibility Standards

Our website strives to conform to the following accessibility standards:

• WCAG 2.1 Level AA: We aim to meet the success criteria outlined in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.
• ARIA Attributes: We utilize Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content in a meaningful and accessible way.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Aurora Studios takes the following measures to ensure the accessibility of our website:

• Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
• Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
• Integrate accessibility into our design and development practices.
• Provide ongoing accessibility training for our staff.
• Regularly evaluate our website’s accessibility using automated tools and manual testing.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented various features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

• Alternative Text: All images and non-text content have descriptive alternative text to convey their meaning to users of assistive technologies.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background to make content easily readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
• 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 to help users easily find the information they need.
• Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions to assist users in completing forms accurately.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website have captions and transcripts to make them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Specific Accessibility Implementations

Our development team, led by Senior Developer Mark Olsen, has focused on several key areas to improve accessibility:

• Screen Reader Compatibility: Ensuring compatibility with popular screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Focus Indicators: Providing clear visual focus indicators for keyboard users to easily identify the current interactive element.
• Heading Structure: Utilizing a logical heading structure (H1-H6) to organize content and improve navigation for screen reader users.
• Skip Navigation Link: Implementing a "skip to main content" link to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements.
• Accessible Forms: Creating accessible forms with proper labels, instructions, and error messages to ensure users can easily complete them.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us using the information below. We are committed to addressing your concerns and making our website as accessible as possible.

To help us better understand your feedback, please provide the following information:

• The URL of the page where you encountered the accessibility issue.
• A description of the issue you encountered.
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable).
• Your contact information so we can follow up with you.

Contact Information

You can reach our accessibility team at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (555) 987-6543
• Address: Aurora Studios Accessibility Team, 45 Zenith Avenue, Metropolis, CA 90210

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner. Our Accessibility Officer, Dr. Eleanor Vance, is dedicated to reviewing and implementing your suggestions.

Formal Complaints Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may submit a formal complaint to our Grievance Officer, Robert Diaz, at the same contact information provided above. We will investigate your complaint thoroughly and take appropriate action to address the issue.

Aurora Studios is committed to continuous improvement and will review this accessibility statement regularly to ensure it remains up-to-date and reflects our ongoing efforts to create an accessible and inclusive online experience for all users. This accessibility statement was last updated on October 26, 2024.

Third-Party Content

Please note that our website may contain content provided by third parties, such as social media feeds or embedded videos. While we strive to ensure the accessibility of all content on our website, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage you to contact the third-party provider directly if you encounter any accessibility issues with their content.

Ongoing Efforts

Aurora Studios views accessibility as an ongoing effort. We regularly conduct accessibility audits and testing to identify and address any accessibility barriers. We also provide ongoing training to our staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to create accessible content. Our goal is to create a website that is not only accessible today, but also remains accessible in the future as technology and accessibility standards evolve.