Our Commitment to Accessibility
At Chromatic Visions Media, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to ensure we provide an inclusive experience for all users.
This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines makes web content more accessible to a wider range of people with disabilities, including blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, learning disabilities, cognitive limitations, limited movement, speech disabilities, photosensitivity, and combinations of these. We are committed to making our website as accessible as possible and are actively working towards achieving full compliance.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Chromatic Visions Media takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Regular accessibility audits: We conduct regular audits of our website using both automated and manual testing methods to identify and address accessibility issues.
- Adherence to WCAG guidelines: We strive to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines in all our web development and content creation efforts.
- Alternative text for images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) to provide context for users who cannot see the images.
- Keyboard navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Clear and consistent structure: We use headings, lists, and other semantic HTML elements to create a clear and consistent structure that makes our website easy to navigate and understand.
- Sufficient color contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to make our website readable for users with visual impairments.
- Resizable text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings to improve readability.
- 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.
- Form labels and instructions: All form fields on our website include clear labels and instructions to help users understand how to complete the forms.
Compliance Status
The Chromatic Visions Media 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. We are actively working to address these issues and achieve full compliance.
Areas for Improvement
While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our website are still undergoing improvements. These include:
- Dynamic content: Some dynamic content, such as slideshows and carousels, may not be fully accessible to screen reader users. We are working to implement ARIA attributes to improve the accessibility of these elements.
- Third-party content: Some content provided by third-party vendors may not be fully accessible. We are working with these vendors to ensure that their content meets our accessibility standards.
- PDF documents: Some PDF documents on our website may not be fully accessible. We are working to convert these documents to accessible HTML formats or provide alternative accessible versions.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of the Chromatic Visions Media 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 with the accessibility standards used.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for how we can improve our website's accessibility, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 512-555-7890
- Postal address: 400 Congress Ave, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78701
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Accessibility Features of Our Website
Our website incorporates several accessibility features to enhance the user experience for individuals with disabilities:
- Skip to Content Link: A skip to content link is provided at the top of each page to allow users to bypass the navigation menu and jump directly to the main content.
- ARIA Landmarks: ARIA landmarks are used to define the structure of our website, making it easier for screen reader users to navigate and understand the content.
- Accessible Forms: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure that there is sufficient contrast between text and background elements, making our website readable for users with visual impairments.
- Text Resizing: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings to improve readability.
- Image Alt Text: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) to provide context for users who cannot see the images.
- Dark Mode: A dark mode toggle is available to allow users to switch to a high-contrast color scheme that may be easier on the eyes.
Distribution of this accessibility statement
This statement is distributed on the Chromatic Visions Media website. We provide links to this statement in the website footer and on our contact page to ensure it is easily accessible to all users.
Formal approval of this accessibility statement
This Accessibility Statement is approved by:
Eleanor Vance, Chief Accessibility Officer
Date Approved: October 26, 2024
Chromatic Visions Media is dedicated to ongoing accessibility improvements and ensures that the commitment extends throughout our organization.
Known Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Chromatic Visions Media, 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.
| Issue | Potential Alternative | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Some older PDF documents may not be fully tagged for screen reader compatibility. | Please contact us for an accessible version of the document or a summary of the content. | Working to replace with HTML versions |
| Certain interactive elements, such as embedded maps, may have limited keyboard accessibility. | Contact us for directions or other information provided by the map. | Investigating solutions for keyboard interaction |
| The color contrast of some logos and branding elements may not fully meet WCAG guidelines. | We are reviewing brand guidelines to ensure that new materials adhere to appropriate color contrast ratios. | Under review |