Accessibility Statement for Aurora Sound Studio

Aurora Sound Studio 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 ensure we provide equal access to information and services. We believe that our website should be accessible to people of all abilities, regardless of technology or environment.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Aurora Sound Studio takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular audits of our website to identify and address accessibility issues. These audits are performed both manually and using automated testing tools.
• Accessibility Training: Our team members receive ongoing training on accessibility best practices to ensure they can create and maintain accessible content.
• Clear and Simple Language: We use clear and simple language throughout our website to ensure that content is easy to understand.
• Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text to provide context for users who cannot see them.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to improve readability for users with low vision.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, which helps assistive technologies understand the content and present it to users in a meaningful way.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes where necessary to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
• Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive, adapting to different screen sizes and devices to provide an optimal viewing experience for all users.
• Forms Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages.

Specific Accessibility Features

The following features have been implemented to enhance accessibility:

• Skip to Content Link: A "Skip to Content" link is provided at the top of each page to allow users to bypass the navigation and go directly to the main content.
• Consistent Navigation: We use a consistent navigation structure throughout our website to help users find what they are looking for.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website include captions and transcripts to make them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Audio Descriptions: Where appropriate, audio descriptions are provided for videos to provide additional context for users who are blind or have low vision.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations on our website. Here are some known limitations and the steps we are taking to address them:

• Third-Party Content: Some of our content is provided by third parties, and we may not have full control over its accessibility. We are working with these third parties to improve the accessibility of their content.
• Older Documents: Some of our older documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of reviewing and updating these documents to meet current accessibility standards.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know. Your feedback will help us to improve the user experience for everyone.

You can contact us using the following methods:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (907) 555-7890
• Postal Address: 420 Northern Lights Blvd, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Aurora Sound 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.

Assessment Approach

Aurora Sound Studio assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:

• Self-evaluation: The website was self-evaluated by the website development team and accessibility consultants.
• External evaluation: The website was evaluated by independent accessibility experts.

Formal Approvals of this Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement is approved by:

• Elara Hansen, Chief Accessibility Officer, Aurora Sound Studio

Date

This statement was created on May 26, 2024, and is reviewed annually.

Other Important Information

At Aurora Sound Studio, we understand that accessibility is an ongoing process. We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and technologies. We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities.

We encourage all of our users to explore the accessibility features of their web browsers and operating systems. These features can help to customize the user experience to meet individual needs.

We also provide alternative formats of our content upon request. Please contact us if you need a document in a different format, such as large print, audio, or Braille.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services online. We are committed to making our website accessible to the widest possible audience, and we will continue to work to improve the accessibility of our website in the future.