Accessibility Statement

Starlight Studios is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all people, including those with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, a set of guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. These guidelines outline four main principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Starlight Studios takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

Including accessibility throughout our design and development processes.
Providing alternative text for images and other non-text content.
Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
Using clear and simple language.
Providing keyboard navigation and focus indicators.
Ensuring that all interactive elements are accessible.
Testing our website regularly with assistive technologies.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

Our website incorporates the following features to enhance accessibility:

Alternative Text: All images and non-text content include descriptive alternative text, ensuring that screen readers can accurately convey the meaning and context of visual elements. For example, the Starlight Studios logo in the header has the alt text "Starlight Studios Logo", and team member photos include the name and role of the person (e.g., "Photo of Anya Petrova, CEO").
Keyboard Navigation: The entire website can be navigated using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality. Focus indicators are clearly visible to show which element is currently selected.
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 and understand the content. We use tools to verify that our color choices meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements (e.g., <header>, <nav>, <article>, <footer>) to structure our content logically, making it easier for screen readers and other assistive technologies to interpret the page.
Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our navigation menu is clear, consistent, and easy to use, helping users quickly find the information they need. We provide a site map to further assist navigation.
Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality. This can be done through browser settings or by using browser extensions.
Form Accessibility: All form fields are properly labeled with clear and descriptive labels, and error messages are provided in a clear and accessible format. Required fields are clearly indicated.
Video Accessibility: We provide captions and transcripts for all video content, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. Audio descriptions are also available for key visual elements in our videos. The hero video on the homepage has an aria-label "Captivating video showcasing Starlight Studios' work".
Dark Mode: Our website includes a dark mode toggle, allowing users to switch to a high-contrast color scheme that may be more comfortable for users with visual sensitivities.

Accessibility Conformance Status

This website is partially conformant to WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of [website name] 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

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of our website, 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.

Third-party content: Some third-party content, such as embedded videos from external platforms, may not be fully accessible. We are working with these providers to improve accessibility.
Older archived content: Older content that has been archived may not meet current accessibility standards. We are in the process of reviewing and updating this content.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Starlight Studios' website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our site:

Email: accessibility@starlightstudios.com
Phone: (415) 555-7890
Postal address: 456 Elm Avenue, Suite 789, San Francisco, CA 94107

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Formal complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate your complaint to [relevant accessibility ombudsman/regulator].

Assessment approach

Starlight Studios assessed the accessibility of [website name] by the following approaches:

Self-evaluation: the website was evaluated internally by our development team.
External evaluation: the website was evaluated by [external evaluator name] to identify accessibility gaps.

Date

This statement was created on 1 June 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.

Accessibility Table

This table provides a detailed overview of the accessibility features and their implementation on the Starlight Studios website.

Accessibility Features and Implementation
Feature	Description	Implementation Details	WCAG Guideline
Alternative Text	Descriptive text for images and non-text content.	All images include alt attributes with meaningful descriptions.	1.1.1 Non-text Content
Keyboard Navigation	Ability to navigate the website using a keyboard.	All interactive elements are keyboard accessible with focus indicators.	2.1.1 Keyboard
Color Contrast	Sufficient contrast between text and background.	Color combinations meet WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios.	1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
Semantic HTML	Use of semantic HTML elements for content structure.	HTML5 semantic elements are used to structure the page logically.	1.3.1 Info and Relationships
Resizable Text	Ability to resize text without loss of content.	Text can be resized via browser settings without breaking layout.	1.4.4 Resize text
Form Accessibility	Accessible form fields with labels and error messages.	Form fields are properly labeled, and error messages are accessible.	3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
Video Accessibility	Captions and transcripts for video content.	All videos include captions and transcripts.	1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
Dark Mode	Option for users to switch to a high-contrast color scheme.	Dark mode toggle allows users to switch to a darker color theme.	1.4.11 Non-text Contrast