Accessibility Statement for Aetherium Studios
Aetherium Studios is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Our goal is to provide a website that is accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We firmly believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities. We are dedicated to making our website as accessible as possible to people with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Aetherium Studios takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits of our website to identify areas for improvement and ensure ongoing compliance with WCAG guidelines. These audits are performed by both internal accessibility specialists and external consultants specializing in digital accessibility.
- Assistive Technology Compatibility: We design our website to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, speech recognition software, and alternative input devices. We regularly test our website with these technologies to ensure optimal performance and usability.
- Alternative Text: We provide meaningful alternative text for all images and non-text content on our website, allowing users with visual impairments to understand the purpose and context of these elements.
- 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.
- Clear and Consistent Structure: We use clear and consistent headings, labels, and navigation elements to help users easily understand the structure and organization of our website.
- Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our website 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, allowing them to customize the text size to their individual needs.
- Video Accessibility: We provide captions and transcripts for all video content on our website, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. We also provide audio descriptions for video content where necessary to describe visual elements for users with visual impairments.
- Forms and Labels: All form fields on our website are properly labeled and provide clear instructions to help users understand how to complete the forms.
- Dynamic Content: We ensure that dynamic content, such as animations and interactive elements, is accessible to users with disabilities by providing alternative mechanisms or ensuring that the content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.
- Ongoing Training: Our staff receives ongoing training on accessibility best practices to ensure that they are equipped to create and maintain accessible content.
- User Feedback: We actively solicit feedback from users about the accessibility of our website and use this feedback to make ongoing improvements.
Conformance Status
The Aetherium Studios 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.
Areas for Improvement
We are aware of some areas on our website where accessibility could be improved. We are currently working to address these issues and implement the necessary changes.
- Some older documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of remediating these documents or replacing them with accessible alternatives.
- Certain third-party plugins and widgets may not be fully accessible. We are working with the vendors to address these issues or find accessible alternatives.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Aetherium Studios website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 555-0124
Address: 123 Creative Lane, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98101
Assessment Approach
Aetherium Studios assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:
- Self-evaluation: The website was self-evaluated by the development team and content creators using automated accessibility testing tools and manual testing techniques.
- External evaluation: We partner with Accessible Web Solutions, a Seattle-based accessibility consulting firm, to conduct periodic audits and provide guidance on accessibility best practices. Contact them at [email protected] or (206) 555-0246.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a formal complaint with the following agency:
Washington State Human Rights Commission
Address: 711 S Capitol Way, Suite 402, Olympia, WA 98504
Phone: 1-800-233-3247
Website: https://www.hum.wa.gov/
Date
This statement was created on November 7, 2024, and is reviewed and updated regularly.
Accessibility Features Implemented
Beyond the measures detailed above, Aetherium Studios has specifically implemented the following features to improve website accessibility:
- Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass the main navigation menu and go directly to the main content area. This is particularly helpful for screen reader users.
- ARIA Landmarks: We have implemented ARIA landmark roles to define the different sections of our website, such as the header, navigation, main content, and footer. This helps screen reader users to quickly understand the structure of the page and navigate to the desired content.
- Focus Indicators: We have implemented clear and visible focus indicators for all interactive elements on our website, such as links, buttons, and form fields. This helps keyboard users to easily see which element is currently in focus.
- Consistent Navigation: The navigation menu is consistent across all pages of our website, making it easy for users to find the information they are looking for, regardless of which page they are on.
- Descriptive Link Text: We use descriptive link text that clearly indicates the destination of each link. We avoid using generic phrases such as "click here" or "read more."
- Error Handling: Our forms provide clear and helpful error messages to guide users in correcting any errors they may make. We also provide suggestions for resolving the errors.
- Time Limits: We avoid using time limits that may prevent users with disabilities from completing tasks on our website. If time limits are necessary, we provide users with the option to extend the time limit or request additional time.
- Seizure Safety: We avoid using flashing or rapidly changing content that may trigger seizures in users with photosensitive epilepsy.
At Aetherium Studios, we are committed to continuous improvement in accessibility. We will continue to monitor our website, implement best practices, and solicit feedback from users to ensure that our website is accessible to everyone.