Accessibility Statement for Auroral Visions Studio

Our Commitment

At Auroral Visions Studio, located in the heart of New York City's vibrant SoHo district at 123 Spring Street, Suite 4B, New York, NY 10012, we are deeply committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to the information and services we provide, regardless of their abilities. This commitment extends to our photography, video production, graphic design, and web design services, as well as the content we create and share online.

Our goal is to provide a website that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust, adhering to the principles of Universal Design. To achieve this, we continuously work to improve the accessibility of auroralvisionsstudio.com and strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Auroral Visions Studio takes the following measures to ensure the accessibility of auroralvisionsstudio.com:

  • Ongoing Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits of our website, using both automated tools and manual testing, to identify and address accessibility barriers. These audits are performed by experienced accessibility specialists and are integrated into our development and content creation workflows.
  • WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance: We design and develop our website to meet the requirements of WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This includes providing alternative text for images, ensuring sufficient color contrast, providing keyboard navigation, using semantic HTML, and creating clear and consistent navigation.
  • Assistive Technology Compatibility: We test our website with a variety of assistive technologies, such as screen readers (JAWS, NVDA), screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, to ensure compatibility and usability for users with disabilities.
  • Accessible Content Creation: We train our content creators to produce accessible content, including writing clear and concise language, structuring content logically, and providing captions and transcripts for videos.
  • Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive and adapt to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring a consistent and accessible experience for users on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements on our website are navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access and interact with our content.
  • Alternative Text for Images: Every image on our website includes meaningful alternative text (alt text) that describes the image and its purpose. This helps users who cannot see the images understand their content and context.
  • Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make the content readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
  • Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure that makes it easy for users to find the information they need.
  • Forms Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

Semantic HTML

We use semantic HTML elements to provide a clear structure to our content. This helps assistive technologies understand the purpose of each element on the page, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the content. For example, we use <article>, <nav>, <aside>, and <main> elements to define the different sections of our pages.

ARIA Attributes

In situations where semantic HTML is not sufficient, we use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies. ARIA attributes can be used to define roles, states, and properties of elements, making it easier for users with disabilities to interact with our website. For instance, we utilize aria-label, aria-describedby, and aria-expanded attributes.

Keyboard Focus Indicators

We ensure that all interactive elements have visible keyboard focus indicators, so users can easily see which element is currently selected when navigating with a keyboard. This is crucial for users who cannot use a mouse.

Resizable Text

Users can easily increase or decrease the text size on our website without losing content or functionality. This is achieved by using relative font sizes (e.g., ems, rems) and avoiding fixed-width layouts.

Captions and Transcripts

All video content on our website includes captions and transcripts to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. Captions provide synchronized text that displays the spoken content of the video, while transcripts provide a written version of the audio.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of auroralvisionsstudio.com. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for how we can improve the accessibility of our website, please contact us at:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: (212) 555-9010
  • Address: Auroral Visions Studio, Accessibility Department, 123 Spring Street, Suite 4B, New York, NY 10012

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and address any accessibility concerns.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain content from third-party sources, such as social media feeds or embedded videos. While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage users to contact the third-party providers directly if they encounter any accessibility issues with their content.

Accessibility Policy Updates

This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect our ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website. We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices, and we will continue to make improvements to our website to ensure that it is accessible to everyone.

Last updated: November 15, 2025.

Navigating Our Website

To enhance your experience on auroralvisionsstudio.com, we’ve incorporated several navigation aids. A "skip to main content" link is available at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass repetitive navigation and quickly access the primary content. Our site is also designed with clear and consistent navigation menus, ensuring easy access to all major sections.

Browser Compatibility

Auroral Visions Studio's website is optimized for compatibility with a wide range of modern web browsers, including the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend using an up-to-date browser to ensure the best possible experience.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure the accessibility of auroralvisionsstudio.com, some limitations may exist. We are aware that certain older documents might not fully meet current accessibility standards, and we are actively working to remediate these issues.

Formal Approval of this Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement has been formally reviewed and approved by Anya Petrova, the founder and CEO of Auroral Visions Studio. Her signature signifies our firm commitment to accessibility and our dedication to upholding these principles in all our online endeavors.

Signed,

Anya Petrova

CEO, Auroral Visions Studio