Accessibility Statement for Aurora Arts Collective

Aurora Arts Collective is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website to provide a seamless and inclusive experience for everyone.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:

• Alternative Text: Meaningful alternative text is provided for all images to ensure screen reader compatibility.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We maintain a clear and consistent navigation structure throughout the site to help users easily find what they are looking for.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We use color combinations that provide sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with visual impairments to read the content.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings without losing content or functionality.
• Form Accessibility: All forms are designed to be accessible, with clear labels and instructions, and are compatible with assistive technologies.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: We provide captions and transcripts for all video content to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• ARIA Attributes: We utilize ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.

Compliance Standards

Aurora Arts Collective strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. We regularly evaluate our website against these guidelines to identify and address any accessibility issues.

The following table outlines our compliance efforts with WCAG 2.1 guidelines:

WCAG 2.1 Compliance Summary

Guideline	Success Criterion	Status	Details
Perceivable	1.1.1 Non-text Content	Compliant	All images have meaningful alternative text.
Operable	2.1.1 Keyboard	Compliant	All functionality is available via keyboard.
Operable	2.4.7 Focus Visible	Compliant	Focus is always visible when navigating with the keyboard.
Understandable	3.1.1 Language of Page	Compliant	The language of each page is specified in the HTML.
Robust	4.1.1 Parsing	Compliant	Code is valid and parses correctly.
Perceivable	1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)	Compliant	Text and background colors have sufficient contrast.
Operable	2.2.1 Timing Adjustable	Partially Compliant	Working to ensure users have control over time limits.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Aurora Arts Collective. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, please let us know. Your input helps us improve the user experience for everyone.

You can contact us with your accessibility concerns using the following methods:

• Email: accessibility@bramiloftforest.com
• Phone: +1 505-535-3647
• Mailing Address: 513A Camino De Los Marquez, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA

We will do our best to respond to your inquiry within five business days.

Ongoing Efforts

Aurora Arts Collective is committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. We regularly review our website and update our practices to ensure that we are meeting the evolving needs of our users. This includes conducting regular accessibility audits, providing training to our staff on accessibility best practices, and incorporating accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.

Our accessibility team, led by Eleanor Vance, Accessibility Officer, is dedicated to ensuring that Aurora Arts Collective remains a welcoming and inclusive online destination for all art enthusiasts.

We also encourage users to explore the accessibility features available in their web browsers and operating systems to customize their online experience. These features can include screen readers, text magnification, and alternative input methods.

Thank you for helping us make Aurora Arts Collective accessible to everyone!

This accessibility statement was last updated on October 26, 2023.