Accessibility Statement for Aetheria Soundscapes

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Aetheria Soundscapes, we believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and services. We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. Our website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software.

Our commitment to accessibility extends beyond the technical aspects of our website. We are also committed to providing accessible content, including text, images, and videos. We strive to use clear and concise language, provide alternative text for images, and caption all videos. We also offer transcripts for audio content where applicable.

Accessibility Features Implemented

We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
• Alternative Text: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text, allowing users who are unable to see the images to understand their content.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated entirely using a keyboard, making it accessible to users who cannot use a mouse.
• Color Contrast: We have carefully chosen color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision to read our content.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily increase or decrease the text size on our website without losing content or functionality.
• Form Labels: All form fields have clear and descriptive labels, making it easier for users to understand what information is required.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies about the structure and behavior of our website.
• Skip Navigation Link: A "Skip to main content" link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass the navigation menu and go directly to the main content.
• Consistent Navigation: The website navigation is consistent across all pages, making it easier for users to find the information they need.
• Clear and Concise Language: We strive to use clear and concise language throughout our website, making it easier for everyone to understand our content.
• Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive, meaning it adapts to different screen sizes and devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This ensures a consistent and accessible experience for all users, regardless of how they access our website.

Ongoing Efforts

Aetheria Soundscapes recognizes that accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to regularly reviewing and updating our website to ensure it remains accessible to everyone. We conduct regular accessibility audits and user testing to identify and address any accessibility issues. We also stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.

Our team receives regular training on accessibility best practices, ensuring that everyone involved in the design, development, and maintenance of our website is aware of their responsibilities in creating an accessible experience.

Assistive Technologies

This website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, such as:

• Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver
• Screen magnifiers: ZoomText, MAGic
• Voice recognition software: Dragon NaturallySpeaking

We regularly test our website with these technologies to ensure compatibility.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations in the accessibility of our website. For example, some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to address these limitations and will continue to improve the accessibility of our website over time.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, please let us know so we can take steps to address them.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain content from third-party providers, such as embedded videos or social media feeds. We are not responsible for the accessibility of this third-party content. However, we make every effort to select third-party providers who are committed to accessibility.

Website Accessibility Conformance Report

This report details the extent to which Aetheria Soundscapes conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.