Accessibility Statement

At Aurora Visuals Studio, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We continually improve the user experience for all, and apply the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all users, including those with disabilities.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Aurora Visuals Studio firmly believes that the internet should be available to everyone, regardless of ability. We strive to provide a website that is both easy to use and accessible to all users, with or without assistive technology. Our team is dedicated to making our website compliant with recognized accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

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 Visuals Studio 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.

Measures to Support Accessibility

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

• Integrating accessibility into our design and development processes.
• Providing alternative text for images and non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Using clear and consistent navigation.
• Ensuring keyboard navigation is fully functional.
• Testing our website regularly with assistive technology, such as screen readers.
• Providing captions and transcripts for video and audio content.

Specific Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can access all interactive elements, such as links, buttons, and form fields, using the tab key and arrow keys. Clear focus indicators are provided to show which element is currently selected. We have taken extra care to ensure that keyboard navigation is logical and intuitive.

Screen Reader Compatibility

We have optimized our website to be compatible with screen reader software. Semantic HTML is used throughout the site, enabling screen readers to accurately interpret and convey the content to users. ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes are used where necessary to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and complex user interface elements.

Alternative Text for Images

All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text). This allows screen reader users to understand the content and purpose of each image. Our team ensures that alt text is concise, informative, and relevant to the surrounding context.

Color Contrast

We have carefully selected color palettes to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background. This makes it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read the content on our website. We regularly audit our website to identify and correct any color contrast issues.

Resizable Text

Users can easily increase or decrease the text size on our website using their browser settings. Our responsive design ensures that the layout remains functional and readable, regardless of the text size. This feature is particularly beneficial for users with visual impairments.

Video Captions and Transcripts

All video content on our website includes captions and transcripts. Captions provide a synchronized text version of the audio, making the content accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. Transcripts provide a complete text version of the video, which can be useful for users who prefer to read the content or need to search for specific information.

Technologies

Accessibility of Aurora Visuals Studio 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.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Aurora Visuals Studio, 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.

• Older PDF Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully tagged for accessibility. We are working to remediate these documents or provide alternative formats. Please contact us if you require an accessible version of a specific document.
• Third-Party Plugins: Some third-party plugins or embedded content may not be fully accessible. We are working with vendors to address these issues and provide accessible alternatives where possible.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Aurora Visuals Studio. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website.

Formal complaints procedure

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days, and to propose a solution within 10 business days.

Assessment approach

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

• Self-evaluation: The site was self-evaluated by the company’s development and design teams.
• External evaluation: The site was audited by Accessible Web, a third-party accessibility consultant.

Date of statement

This statement was created on 20 May 2024 using the Accessibility Statement Generator Tool .

WCAG Compliance Table

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance Summary

WCAG Guideline	Success Criteria	Status	Notes
1.1 Text Alternatives	1.1.1 Non-text Content	Partially Compliant	Most images have alt text, but some older PDFs may lack tagging.
1.3 Adaptable	1.3.1 Info and Relationships	Compliant	Semantic HTML used throughout the site.
1.4 Distinguishable	1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)	Partially Compliant	Color contrast checked, minor issues being addressed.
2.1 Keyboard Accessible	2.1.1 Keyboard	Compliant	Website fully navigable by keyboard.
2.2 Enough Time	2.2.1 Timing Adjustable	Compliant	Users can control timing of dynamic content.
2.4 Navigable	2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)	Compliant	Clear link text used throughout the site.
3.1 Readable	3.1.1 Language of Page	Compliant	Language set to English (en).
4.1 Compatible	4.1.2 Name, Role, Value	Compliant	ARIA attributes used to enhance accessibility.