Accessibility at Nova Design Studio

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Nova Design Studio, we believe that digital accessibility is a fundamental right. We are dedicated to providing a website that is usable by everyone, regardless of technology or ability. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as our accessibility standard.

We understand that accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continuously improving our website to meet the needs of all users. We regularly review our site and make necessary updates to enhance accessibility.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to improve 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 have descriptive alternative text (alt text) to provide context for users who cannot see the images.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Color Contrast: We have carefully chosen color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with visual impairments to read.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have designed our navigation to be clear and consistent, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
• 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, improving the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software. We regularly test our website with these technologies to ensure optimal performance.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, we may include third-party content that is not under our direct control. We are not responsible for the accessibility of this content, but we make every effort to select third-party providers who are committed to accessibility.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. Our team regularly receives training on web accessibility best practices, and we conduct periodic audits of our website to identify and address any accessibility issues. We welcome feedback from our users and are always looking for ways to improve the accessibility of our site.

Accessibility 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. Nova Design Studio 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 Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Nova Design Studio. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Nova Design Studio:

• Phone: (555) 123-4567
• E-mail: accessibility@novadesignstudio.com
• Visitor Address: 123 Main Street, Anytown, USA
• Postal Address: PO Box 1234, Anytown, USA

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Formal complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact [Relevant Authority] at [Contact Information].

Formal approval of this accessibility statement

This Accessibility Statement is approved by: Elena Petrova, CEO of Nova Design Studio.

Date

This statement was created on November 7, 2024, using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.

Technical specifications

Accessibility of Nova Design Studio 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.

Limitations and alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Nova Design Studio, 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.

• Uploaded documents:: Some older documents may not have alt text, but we are working to remedy the issue with new documents.

Assessment approach

Nova Design Studio assessed the accessibility of Nova Design Studio by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally by Nova Design Studio's team
• External evaluation: The site was evaluated externally by an independent third-party