Celestial Harmonics Studios is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to provide a seamless and inclusive experience for everyone. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities.
This accessibility statement describes the measures we have taken to ensure that our website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, levels A and AA. These guidelines explain 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.
Our primary accessibility goals are to:
We have implemented keyboard navigation to allow users to navigate our website using only a keyboard. This includes ensuring that all interactive elements, such as links, buttons, and form fields, can be accessed and operated using the Tab key, Enter key, and arrow keys. The focus indicator is clearly visible to help users understand which element is currently selected.
Our navigation menus are designed to be easily navigable using a keyboard, allowing users to quickly jump to different sections of the website. We have also added skip links to bypass repetitive content and navigate directly to the main content area.
Our website is designed to be compatible with screen reader software, such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. We have used semantic HTML elements and ARIA attributes to provide screen readers with the necessary information to accurately interpret and convey the content to users. This includes providing descriptive labels for form fields, alternative text for images, and appropriate heading structures.
We regularly test our website with various screen readers to ensure that it remains accessible to users with visual impairments. If you encounter any issues while using a screen reader on our website, please let us know.
We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines. This makes it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read and understand the content on our website. We have used color contrast analyzers to verify that our color choices meet the required contrast ratios.
We are also mindful of the use of color to convey information. We avoid relying solely on color to differentiate elements and provide alternative ways for users to understand the meaning of the content.
We have provided alternative text (alt text) for all images and other non-text content on our website. Alternative text provides a textual description of the image, which is read aloud by screen readers or displayed when the image cannot be loaded. This ensures that users with visual impairments can understand the content and purpose of the images.
Our alternative text is descriptive and concise, accurately conveying the meaning and context of the image. We avoid using generic phrases like "image" or "photo" and instead provide specific details about what is shown in the image. For example, the image of the Neve 88RS Analog Console includes the alt text: "Neve 88RS Analog Console, a high-end audio mixing board at Celestial Harmonics Studios."
We maintain a consistent navigation structure throughout our website to help users easily find the information they need. Our main navigation menu is located at the top of each page and provides links to the most important sections of the website. We also use breadcrumb navigation to help users understand their current location within the website hierarchy.
Our website also includes a footer with links to important pages, such as our privacy policy, terms and conditions, and accessibility statement. This provides users with quick access to essential information regardless of their location on the website.
Users can adjust the text size on our website using their browser settings. This allows users with low vision to increase the text size to a comfortable reading level. We have designed our website to be responsive and reflowable, ensuring that the content remains readable and accessible even when the text size is increased.
To adjust the text size, users can typically use the Ctrl + "+" (increase) and Ctrl + "-" (decrease) keyboard shortcuts on Windows, or the Cmd + "+" and Cmd + "-" shortcuts on macOS.
We are committed to ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website. This includes:
| WCAG 2.1 Guideline | Success Criterion | Compliance Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Text Alternatives | 1.1.1 Non-text Content | AA | Alternative text provided for all meaningful images and non-text content. |
| 1.3 Adaptable | 1.3.1 Info and Relationships | A | Semantic HTML used to structure content and convey relationships. |
| 1.4 Distinguishable | 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) | AA | Sufficient color contrast between text and background. |
| 2.1 Keyboard Accessible | 2.1.1 Keyboard | A | All functionality available through a keyboard interface. |
| 2.4 Navigable | 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) | A | Link purpose clear from link text and surrounding context. |
| 3.1 Readable | 3.1.1 Language of Page | A | Language of each page specified in the HTML. |
| 4.1 Compatible | 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value | A | ARIA attributes used to provide additional information to assistive technologies. |
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (512) 555-0145
Address: Celestial Harmonics Studios, 320 Barton Springs Rd, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704
If you have a formal accessibility complaint, please submit it in writing to our address or via email. We will respond within five business days to acknowledge receipt and will aim to resolve the issue within twenty business days. Our Accessibility Officer, Anya Petrova, will oversee the investigation and resolution of all formal complaints. You can reach her directly at [email protected].
Our website may contain content provided by third parties, such as embedded videos or social media feeds. While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage third-party content providers to adhere to accessibility best practices.
This accessibility statement was last updated on October 26, 2023. We will review and update this statement regularly to reflect changes in our accessibility efforts and to ensure that it remains accurate and up-to-date.
While we strive to adhere to accessibility standards, some legacy content may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are actively working to remediate any accessibility issues in our legacy content and appreciate your patience as we continue to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any issues, please don't hesitate to contact us, so we can prioritize the remediation.