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 provide a website that is inclusive and accessible.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and services online. To fulfill this commitment, Aurora Visuals adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, a set of internationally recognized standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Measures to Support Accessibility

Aurora Visuals takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular audits of our website to identify and address accessibility issues.
  • Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website based on user feedback and evolving accessibility standards.
  • Accessibility Training: Our team members receive training on accessibility best practices to ensure that accessibility is considered in all aspects of our work.
  • Assistive Technology Compatibility: We design our website to be compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard navigation.

Specific Accessibility Features

Aurora Visuals has implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can navigate through all interactive elements, such as links, buttons, and form fields, using the Tab key. Clear visual focus indicators are provided to show the current element in focus.

Screen Reader Compatibility

We have optimized our website to be compatible with popular screen readers, such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. We use semantic HTML to provide screen readers with the necessary information to interpret the content and structure of our pages. Alt text is provided for all images to ensure that screen reader users can understand the purpose and context of visual content.

Color Contrast

We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors. This helps users with low vision or color blindness to easily read the content on our website. We strive to maintain a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as recommended by WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

Text Alternatives for Non-Text Content

All non-text content, such as images, videos, and audio files, has text alternatives that provide a meaningful description of the content. This allows users who cannot see or hear the content to understand its purpose and context.

Clear and Simple Language

We strive to use clear and simple language throughout our website. We avoid jargon and technical terms whenever possible and provide explanations for any terms that may be unfamiliar to users.

Resizable Text

Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings. This allows users with low vision to increase the text size to a comfortable reading level.

Accessibility Conformance Status

The Aurora Visuals website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA, meaning that some parts of the content do not yet fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and address any remaining issues.

Known Accessibility Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some accessibility limitations may exist on our website. These may include:

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible.
  • Certain third-party plugins or widgets may not be fully accessible.

We are aware of these limitations and are working to address them as quickly as possible.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (206) 555-2020

Address: Aurora Visuals, 123 Pike Street, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98101

We will do our best to respond to your feedback within five 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 to the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

Aurora Visuals assessed the accessibility of Aurora Visuals by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation
  • External evaluation

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a formal complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission:

Washington State Human Rights Commission

Date of Statement

This statement was created on October 26, 2023, and last updated on November 15, 2024.

Additional Considerations

Beyond technical compliance with WCAG, Aurora Visuals also considers the following aspects in its accessibility efforts:

SEO Optimization for Accessibility

We understand that accessibility and SEO are intertwined. By making our website accessible, we also improve its visibility to search engines. We use semantic HTML, descriptive alt text for images, and clear and concise content to optimize our website for both users and search engines.

Responsive Design

Our website is built using a responsive design framework, ensuring that it adapts to different screen sizes and devices. This makes it accessible to users on desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Dark Theme

We provide a dark theme option that allows users to switch to a high-contrast color scheme. This can be particularly helpful for users with visual impairments or those who prefer a darker interface.

Bootstrap-Inspired Design

While not directly using Bootstrap, our design principles are inspired by its emphasis on usability and accessibility. We strive to create a clean, intuitive, and user-friendly interface that is accessible to all users.