Accessibility Statement
Commitment to Accessibility
At Starlight Studios, located at 1200 Congress Ave, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701, we are deeply committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We believe that everyone, regardless of their abilities, should have equal access to our website and its content. Our goal is to provide a seamless and inclusive experience for all users, including those with disabilities.
We strive to adhere to the highest accessibility standards and guidelines, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, cognitive, motor, and speech impairments. Elias Thorne, our founder and lead accessibility advocate, ensures that accessibility is a core consideration in all our web development and content creation processes.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Starlight Studios takes the following measures to ensure the accessibility of our website:
- Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular audits of our website using both automated tools and manual testing to identify and address any accessibility issues. These audits are performed by our in-house accessibility team, led by Sarah Johnson, and external accessibility consultants.
- WCAG Compliance: We design and develop our website to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. This includes providing alternative text for images, ensuring sufficient color contrast, and using semantic HTML.
- Assistive Technology Compatibility: We test our website with a variety of assistive technologies, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, to ensure compatibility and usability for users with disabilities.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard, without requiring a mouse or other pointing device. This is crucial for users with motor impairments.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: We provide clear and consistent navigation throughout our website, making it easy for users to find the information they need. We also use breadcrumbs and site maps to enhance navigation.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text (alt text) that provides context and meaning for users who cannot see the images.
- Captions and Transcripts for Videos: We provide captions and transcripts for all video content on our website, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
- Forms Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible to users with disabilities, including providing clear labels and instructions, and ensuring that form fields are properly structured and validated.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and interpret the meaning of the content.
- Ongoing Training: Our team receives ongoing training on accessibility best practices to ensure that we are always up-to-date on the latest standards and techniques.
Feedback
We value your feedback and are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site, please let us know. You can contact our accessibility team at accessibility@starlightstudiosatx.com or call us at 512-555-2345. We will do our best to address your concerns and provide you with the information you need.
When providing feedback, please be as specific as possible, including the URL of the page where you encountered the issue, the type of assistive technology you were using, and a description of the problem. This information will help us to quickly identify and resolve the issue.
We aim to respond to all accessibility feedback within three business days. If we require more time to investigate or address your concern, we will let you know.
Technical Specifications
The accessibility of Starlight Studios' 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 the accessibility of our website, there may be some limitations. For example, some older documents or videos may not be fully accessible. We are working to address these limitations as quickly as possible.
If you encounter an accessibility barrier that we are unable to resolve immediately, we will provide you with an alternative way to access the information or service you need. This may include providing you with a text-based version of the content, offering assistance over the phone, or providing you with a personal consultation.
For example, if you are unable to access a video due to a lack of captions, we can provide you with a transcript of the video. If you are unable to access a form due to accessibility issues, we can assist you in completing the form over the phone.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure that all users have equal access to our website and its content. We believe that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are always looking for ways to improve our website and make it more inclusive.
Our accessibility policy is reviewed annually by our legal counsel, Dr. Amelia Stone, Esq., to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We are dedicated to upholding the rights of individuals with disabilities and providing a welcoming and accessible online experience for all.