Accessibility Statement for Shutterbug Academy
Shutterbug Academy 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 that our website should be accessible to people of all abilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA. These guidelines outline four main principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. By implementing these principles, we aim to make our website more accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Accessibility Features
We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website:
- Alternative Text: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text, ensuring that users who are unable to see the images can still understand their content and purpose. We carefully craft alt text to be concise yet informative, providing context for the visual elements.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can access all interactive elements, such as links and form fields, using standard keyboard controls. We have ensured that the focus order is logical and intuitive, making it easy for keyboard users to navigate through the content.
- Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors. This improves readability for users with low vision or color blindness. We regularly check our color contrast ratios using accessibility tools to maintain compliance with WCAG guidelines.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand the organization and purpose of different sections. This includes using appropriate headings, lists, and landmarks to create a clear and logical structure.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need. We use descriptive labels for menu items and links, and we maintain a consistent layout across all pages.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size on our website using their browser settings. This allows individuals with low vision to increase the text size to a comfortable reading level.
- Forms Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels and instructions for each field. We use ARIA attributes to provide additional information and context for assistive technologies.
- Video Accessibility: We provide captions and transcripts for all video content on our website, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. We also ensure that our video players are keyboard accessible.
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. Shutterbug Academy 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.
Accessibility Audit
We conduct regular accessibility audits of our website to identify and address any accessibility issues. These audits are performed by accessibility experts who use a combination of automated testing tools and manual reviews. We prioritize addressing any issues that are identified during these audits.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Shutterbug Academy, 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.
| Limitation | Potential Solution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. | We are working to convert these documents to accessible HTML or to create accessible PDF versions. | In Progress |
| Third-party plugins may not be fully accessible. | We are evaluating alternative plugins that are more accessible or working with the plugin vendors to improve accessibility. | Investigating |
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Shutterbug Academy. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website. Your feedback helps us to continuously improve our website and make it more accessible to everyone.
Please contact us via email at accessibility@shutterbugacademy.com or by phone at (555) 987-6543. We will do our best to respond to your feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Shutterbug Academy 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.
Assessment Approach
Shutterbug Academy assessed the accessibility of Shutterbug Academy by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally by our team.
Formal Complaints
If you have a formal complaint about the accessibility of our website, please submit it in writing to:
Accessibility Officer
Shutterbug Academy
123 Camera Lane
Focus City, CA 91234
We will investigate your complaint and respond to you within 30 business days.
Updates to This Statement
This accessibility statement is subject to change without notice. We encourage you to review this statement periodically for any updates.
Date of Last Update: October 26, 2023