Accessibility Statement for Aurora Films

Aurora Films 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 believe our website should be accessible to individuals of all abilities, and we are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. Our goal is to enable all users to successfully navigate and interact with our online content. We are actively working to achieve and maintain full compliance with accessibility standards.

To ensure this, Aurora Films has implemented the following measures:

• Regularly auditing our website for accessibility issues using automated and manual testing methods.
• Providing alternative text for all meaningful images and non-text content. This ensures that screen readers can accurately describe the content to visually impaired users.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to meet WCAG guidelines.
• Using semantic HTML markup to structure content in a meaningful way, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
• Making sure that all website functionality is operable through a keyboard interface.
• Providing clear and consistent navigation to allow users to easily find what they are looking for.
• Offering transcripts and captions for video and audio content whenever possible.
• Maintaining a responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes and devices.
• Educating our staff on accessibility best practices to promote a culture of inclusive design.

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. Aurora Films 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 areas and achieve full conformance as quickly as possible. Our efforts include:

• Reviewing and updating our website code to eliminate accessibility barriers.
• Conducting user testing with individuals with disabilities to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Providing ongoing training to our content creators and developers to ensure accessibility is considered in all aspects of our work.

Accessibility Features Implemented

The Aurora Films website has been designed with various accessibility features to enhance usability for users with disabilities. These features include:

• Alternative Text: All images and other non-text elements include descriptive alternative text, ensuring screen readers can provide meaningful context.
• Keyboard Navigation: The entire website can be navigated using only a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to make the content readable for users with low vision.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: The website navigation is clear, consistent, and easy to use, helping users quickly find the information they need.
• Resizable Text: Users can adjust the text size in their browser settings to make the content more readable.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure the content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
• Skip Navigation Link: A "skip to main content" link is provided to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and go directly to the main content of the page.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Aurora Films website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement.

You can contact us in the following ways:

We will respond to your feedback as soon as possible and take appropriate action to address any issues raised.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Aurora Films 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

These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Aurora Films, 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.

Formal Complaints

If you have a formal complaint regarding the accessibility of our website, please submit it in writing to the Accessibility Coordinator using the contact information provided above. We will investigate the complaint and provide a written response within 30 days outlining the steps we will take to address the issue.

Assessment Approach

Aurora Films assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:

• Self-evaluation: The website was evaluated internally by our team, using a combination of automated testing tools and manual testing methods.
• External Audits: We plan to conduct external audits by accessibility experts to further evaluate and improve the accessibility of our website.

Date of Statement

This statement was created on November 7, 2024, and will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect our ongoing commitment to accessibility.

Accessibility Resources

For more information about web accessibility, please visit the following resources:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• Section 508
• International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)