Accessibility Statement for Aperture Studios

Aperture Studios is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. We strive to provide a website that is usable and accessible to people with disabilities.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services online. In line with this belief, Aperture Studios is dedicated to providing a website that adheres to accessibility guidelines and best practices. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many available standards and guidelines.

Aperture Studios conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines define how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps to make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Aperture Studios takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular audits of our website to identify and address accessibility issues. These audits are performed using automated tools and manual testing.
• Ongoing Training: Our development and content creation teams receive ongoing training on accessibility best practices. This ensures that new content and features are accessible from the outset.
• Assistive Technology Compatibility: We design our website to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We strive to provide clear and consistent navigation throughout our website, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
• Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) that conveys the content and function of the image to users who cannot see it.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for users with low vision.
• Proper Heading Structure: We use a logical heading structure to organize our content, making it easier for users to understand the structure of our pages.
• Form Accessibility: Our forms are designed to be accessible to users with disabilities, including those who use screen readers or keyboard navigation.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

To further enhance accessibility, we have implemented the following specific features on our website:

• Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass the main navigation menu and go directly to the main content.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information about the roles, states, and properties of elements on our website, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret and interact with the content.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings.
• Descriptive Link Text: We use descriptive link text that clearly indicates the destination of each link.

Accessibility Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Aperture Studios 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.

Known Issues and Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations on our website. Below is a description of known issues and planned remediation:

• Third-Party Content: Some third-party content or plugins may not be fully accessible. We are working with our vendors to address these issues and ensure that all content is accessible.
• Older Documents: Some older documents on our website may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of reviewing and updating these documents to improve their accessibility.

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website and will address these issues as quickly as possible.

Feedback

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

Contact Information

Accessibility Coordinator: Eleanor Vance

Email: accessibility@aperturestudios.com

Phone: (512) 555-2323

Address: 500 Congress Avenue, Suite 1500, Austin, TX 78701

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you have a formal complaint regarding the accessibility of our website, please submit it in writing to the Accessibility Coordinator. We will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action to address the issue.

Aperture Studios is dedicated to creating a website that is accessible to everyone. We appreciate your help in making our website a welcoming and inclusive experience for all users.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Aperture Studios 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

Aperture Studios assessed the accessibility of Aperture Studios by the following approach:

• Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally against WCAG standards.

Date

This statement was created on November 7, 2024 using the WAI Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.

Accessibility Tips for Users

Here are some general tips to make your browsing experience more accessible, regardless of the website:

• Use keyboard shortcuts: Most browsers offer keyboard shortcuts for common tasks, such as navigating pages, zooming in, and searching.
• Adjust text size: You can increase or decrease the text size in your browser settings.
• Use a screen reader: Screen readers are software programs that read the text on a computer screen aloud.
• Use voice recognition software: Voice recognition software allows you to control your computer and browse the web using your voice.
• Customize colors and fonts: Many browsers and operating systems allow you to customize the colors and fonts used on web pages.