Accessibility Statement for SonicBloom Studios
SonicBloom Studios is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, levels A and AA.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
At SonicBloom Studios, located in the heart of Baltimore's vibrant arts district, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality information and services. As a premier podcast production house, we are committed not only to amplifying voices through audio but also to ensuring that our digital presence is accessible to all, regardless of ability.
Our accessibility efforts are guided by the following principles:
- Inclusivity: We strive to create a website that is welcoming and usable for everyone.
- Continuous Improvement: We are constantly working to improve the accessibility of our website.
- Collaboration: We value feedback from our users and work with accessibility experts to enhance our website's accessibility.
Measures to Support Accessibility
SonicBloom Studios takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Integrating accessibility considerations into 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.
- Making our website navigable using a keyboard.
- Providing captions and transcripts for audio and video content where applicable.
- Regularly testing our website for accessibility.
Conformance Status
The SonicBloom Studios website strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA. WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 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. SonicBloom Studios 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.
Specific Accessibility Features
Our website incorporates the following accessibility features:
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML tags to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Text Alternatives: All images and non-text content have descriptive alternative text, providing users with screen readers with equivalent information.
- Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background to meet WCAG guidelines, making our website easier to read for users with low vision.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
Specifically, the website provides the following:
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Navigation | Fully Supported | All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard. |
| Screen Reader Compatibility | Partially Supported | We are actively working to improve compatibility with screen readers like NVDA and JAWS. |
| Alternative Text for Images | Mostly Supported | Most images have descriptive alt text. We are reviewing and updating any missing descriptions. |
| Color Contrast | Compliant | Color contrast ratios meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. |
| Text Resizing | Supported | Users can resize text up to 200% without loss of content or functionality. |
| Captions and Transcripts | Available where applicable | Audio and video content includes captions or transcripts. |
| Form Labels and Instructions | Fully Supported | All form fields have clear labels and instructions. |
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of SonicBloom Studios 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
Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of SonicBloom Studios, 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.
- Older Content: Some older content may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We are in the process of reviewing and updating this content. As a temporary solution, please contact us if you need assistance accessing specific older content.
- Third-Party Plugins: We use some third-party plugins, and their accessibility may vary. We are working with vendors to ensure that these plugins are accessible. In the meantime, please let us know if you encounter any accessibility issues with these plugins.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of SonicBloom Studios. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (410) 555-2738
- Postal Address: 123 Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD 21202
We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.
If you have difficulty accessing any part of our website or have suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your feedback is valuable and helps us make our website more accessible to everyone. Contact Amelia Hernandez, our Accessibility Officer, at the email or phone number above. We are committed to providing prompt and helpful assistance.
Formal Complaints
If you are unsatisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may submit a formal complaint to the following address:
SonicBloom Studios
Attn: Legal Department - Accessibility Complaints
123 Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD 21202
Please include a detailed description of your accessibility concern, the URL of the page in question, and any assistive technology you were using. We will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action to address the issue.
Date of Statement
This statement was created on November 7, 2024 and last updated on November 10, 2024.