Accessibility Statement for Luminary Designs
At Luminary Designs, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive and user-friendly online experience that meets the needs of all our visitors. This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website and provides information on how users with disabilities can access our content and services.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We are dedicated to making our website 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 a wide range of disabilities. Our commitment to accessibility includes:
- Following WCAG Guidelines: We design and develop our website to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML to structure our content, ensuring it is understandable and navigable by assistive technologies.
- Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all images and non-text content.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to improve readability.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
- Form Accessibility: Our forms are designed to be accessible to users with disabilities, including clear labels and instructions.
- Video Accessibility: We provide captions or transcripts for all video content.
- Consistent Navigation: We maintain a consistent and predictable navigation structure throughout our website.
Accessibility Features
We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website:
- Screen Reader Compatibility: Our website is compatible with popular screen readers, such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
- Keyboard Accessibility: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard navigation.
- Text Resizing: Users can resize the text using browser settings or assistive technologies.
- Color Contrast: We use color combinations that provide sufficient contrast for users with visual impairments.
- Clear and Concise Language: We strive to use clear and concise language throughout our website.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images have descriptive alternative text to provide context for screen reader users.
- Skip Navigation Links: We provide skip navigation links to allow users to bypass repetitive content.
- Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions to assist users in completing forms.
Ongoing Efforts
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits to identify and address potential accessibility issues.
- User Feedback: We encourage users to provide feedback on the accessibility of our website.
- Training: We provide training to our staff on accessibility best practices.
- Staying Up-to-Date: We stay informed about the latest accessibility standards and guidelines.
- Automated Testing: Incorporating automated accessibility testing tools into our development workflow to catch common issues early.
- Manual Review: Performing manual reviews of our website to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations in the accessibility of our website. We are aware of the following potential issues and are working to address them:
- Third-Party Content: Some third-party content or applications may not be fully accessible. We are working with our vendors to improve the accessibility of their products.
- Older Documents: Some older documents or files may not be fully accessible. We are working to update or replace these documents with accessible versions.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
We will do our best to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Luminary Designs relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
Luminary Designs assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:
- Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally by our development team using a combination of manual testing and automated tools.
- External evaluation: Periodically, we engage third-party accessibility consultants to conduct independent audits.
Formal Approval of this Accessibility Statement
This Accessibility Statement is approved by: Amelia Stone, CEO of Luminary Designs.