Accessibility Statement for Aurora Design Studio

Aurora Design 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. We strive to make our website content accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, or motor impairments.

Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that accessibility is not just a legal requirement but a fundamental right. Therefore, we are dedicated to providing a website that is usable by people of all abilities. Our commitment includes:

  • Following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
  • Ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies
  • Conducting regular accessibility audits and training
  • Incorporating accessibility considerations into our design and development processes from the outset

Measures to Support Accessibility

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

  • Conformance Level: We aim to conform to Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
  • Assistive Technology Compatibility: Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software.
  • Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret and navigate.
  • Alternative Text: All images and non-text content have descriptive alternative text (alt text) to provide context for users who cannot see them.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse.
  • Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to make our content readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
  • Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without loss of content or functionality.
  • Clear and Simple Language: We strive to use clear and simple language throughout our website to make our content easy to understand.

Feedback Process

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:

  • Email: accessibility@auroradesignstudio.com
  • Phone: (650) 253-0055
  • Postal Address: Aurora Design Studio, Accessibility Team, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043

We will do our best to respond to your feedback within five business days and take appropriate action to address any accessibility issues.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Aurora Design Studio's website 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, there may be some limitations on certain parts of our website. For example, some older documents or multimedia content may not be fully accessible. We are working to address these limitations and provide accessible alternatives where possible.

If you encounter a part of our website that is not accessible to you, please contact us, and we will provide the information or service you need in an alternative format. Alternatives might include providing a text transcript of a video, offering a phone consultation, or mailing printed materials.

Accessibility Features Table

Summary of Accessibility Features
Feature Description Conformance Level
Semantic HTML Proper use of HTML5 semantic elements (e.g., <header>, <nav>, <article>, <aside>, <footer>) to structure content. WCAG 2.1 Level A, AA
Alternative Text Descriptive alternative text (alt text) for all images and non-text content. WCAG 2.1 Level A
Keyboard Navigation Full keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements. WCAG 2.1 Level A
Color Contrast Sufficient color contrast between text and background elements (minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text). WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Resizable Text Ability to resize text up to 200% without loss of content or functionality. WCAG 2.1 Level AA
ARIA Attributes Strategic use of ARIA attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and complex widgets. WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Forms Accessibility Forms are structured correctly with labels linked to input fields, and clear error messages are provided. WCAG 2.1 Level A
Video Accessibility Videos include captions and/or transcripts to provide access for users who are deaf or hard of hearing. WCAG 2.1 Level A

This statement was last updated on October 26, 2023 by Evelyn Reed, Head of Accessibility, Aurora Design Studio.