Accessibility Statement for Aurora Sound Studios

Aurora Sound Studios is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all, and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information and services. We firmly believe that website accessibility should be a standard practice and are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are dedicated to meeting and exceeding accessibility standards. Our commitment includes:

• Regularly reviewing our website and content to identify areas for improvement.
• Training our staff on accessibility best practices.
• Seeking feedback from users with disabilities to inform our accessibility efforts.
• Using accessible design principles in all new development and updates.
• Adhering to accessibility guidelines and standards.

Aurora Sound Studios strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines outline four main principles that state that content must be:

1. Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive. This means providing text alternatives for non-text content, providing captions and other alternatives for audio and video content, and ensuring that content is adaptable to different ways of being presented.
2. Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable. This includes making all functionality available from a keyboard, providing users enough time to read and use content, and designing content in a way that does not cause seizures.
3. Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable. This means making text readable and understandable, making content appear and operate in predictable ways, and helping users avoid and correct mistakes.
4. Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

Accessibility Features

Our website incorporates the following accessibility features to enhance usability for users with disabilities:

• Alternative Text: Meaningful alternative text is provided for all images to convey their content and function to users of screen readers. For instance, images related to recording equipment have descriptive alt text explaining what the image depicts.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users to access all content and functionality without a mouse. We have ensured that the focus order is logical and intuitive.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure our content, providing a clear and logical organization that assistive technologies can easily interpret. This includes using appropriate headings, lists, and landmarks.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need. The main menu is accessible from every page and provides direct links to our key content areas, such as Services, Equipment, and Contact information.
• Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making our content readable for users with low vision. The color palette used throughout the site adheres to WCAG contrast ratio requirements.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using browser settings, allowing them to adjust the font size to their individual needs. The website is designed to maintain its layout and functionality even at larger text sizes.
• Forms and Labels: All form fields are properly labeled, and clear instructions are provided to help users complete them accurately. We have implemented ARIA attributes where necessary to provide additional context and guidance.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All video content includes captions and transcripts to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. The captions are synchronized with the audio and provide accurate and complete information.
• ARIA Attributes: We employ ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements. These attributes provide additional information to assistive technologies, improving the user experience for individuals with disabilities.
• Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of each page, allowing keyboard users to bypass the main navigation menu and go directly to the main content area.
• Mobile Responsiveness: The website is designed to be fully responsive, adapting to different screen sizes and devices. This ensures that users can access the content regardless of whether they are using a desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Ongoing Efforts

At Aurora Sound Studios, we view accessibility as an ongoing effort. We continually test our website using automated tools and manual testing techniques to identify and address any accessibility barriers. We also stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices to ensure that our website remains accessible over time. Our team actively seeks feedback from users with disabilities to inform our accessibility efforts and make continuous improvements.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We are committed to providing an accessible website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site, please let us know. Your feedback is essential to help us improve our website and ensure that it is accessible to everyone.

Please provide as much detail as possible about the issue you encountered, including:

• The specific URL of the page where you experienced the issue.
• A description of the problem you encountered.
• The type of assistive technology you were using (e.g., screen reader, screen magnifier).
• Your operating system and browser.