Accessibility Statement for AussieShots Photography Academy

AussieShots Photography Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Our aim is to provide a website that is accessible to people with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many available standards and guidelines.

This website strives to conform to Level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

  • Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure our content, which helps screen readers and other assistive technologies understand the meaning and relationships between different parts of the page.
  • Alternative Text: All images and non-text content have descriptive alternative text, allowing users who are unable to see the images to understand their content and purpose. For example, an image of a kangaroo will have the alt text "Close-up photograph of a kangaroo in its natural habitat, showcasing fur texture and eye detail".
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can move through the site, activate links, and interact with form elements without needing a mouse.
  • Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have designed our navigation to be clear, consistent, and easy to understand, helping users to find the information they need quickly and efficiently.
  • Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient contrast between text and background colors to make the content easily readable for users with low vision or color blindness. Our color scheme is inspired by Australian landscapes, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and accessibility.
  • Resizable Text: Users can easily increase or decrease the text size on our website without losing content or functionality. This can be achieved through browser settings or assistive technologies.
  • Forms with Labels: All form fields are properly labeled, making it easy for users to understand what information is required. We also provide clear error messages to help users correct any mistakes.
  • Video Accessibility: All video content is provided with closed captions and transcripts, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. See section below for more details on video accessibility.
  • ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of interactive elements, providing additional information to assistive technologies about their role, state, and properties.

Specific Accessibility Measures Implemented

We have taken the following measures to ensure the accessibility of our website:

  • Regularly auditing our website for accessibility issues using automated tools and manual testing.
  • Providing accessibility training to our content creators and developers.
  • Implementing a process for addressing and resolving accessibility issues promptly.
  • Incorporating accessibility considerations into our website design and development lifecycle.
  • Using clear and simple language to make our content easier to understand.

Compliance 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.

Known Issues and Areas for Improvement

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known issues and planned remediations. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible: We are working to replace these with accessible HTML content.
  • Dynamic content loading via AJAX might have focus management issues: We are improving focus management for dynamic content updates.

Video Accessibility

AussieShots Photography Academy is dedicated to making video content accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. To ensure inclusivity, we implement the following accessibility measures for our video content:

  • Closed Captions: All video content includes accurate and synchronized closed captions. These captions provide a text-based representation of the audio, allowing individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to understand the spoken content.
  • Transcripts: Comprehensive transcripts are available for all videos. These transcripts offer a complete text version of the audio, enabling users to read the content at their own pace. Transcripts also benefit individuals who prefer reading or need to search for specific information within the video.
  • Audio Descriptions: Where necessary, we provide audio descriptions for videos. Audio descriptions narrate visual elements that are essential for understanding the video content. This feature assists users who are blind or visually impaired in comprehending the visual aspects of the video.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our video players are designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can control playback, adjust volume, toggle captions, and access other player features using keyboard commands, ensuring accessibility for individuals who cannot use a mouse.
  • Descriptive Titles and Metadata: Each video is accompanied by a descriptive title and metadata. This information helps users understand the video's content and purpose before watching it. It also enhances searchability and discoverability for users relying on assistive technologies.

By implementing these measures, AussieShots Photography Academy strives to create video content that is accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for all users.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site:

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website 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

These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

AussieShots Photography Academy used the following approach(es) to assess the accessibility of this website:

  • Self-evaluation: The website was evaluated internally by the organisation's accessibility experts.
  • External evaluation: The website was evaluated by third-party accessibility consultants.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you can lodge a formal complaint. Please send your complaint in writing to:

Accessibility Policy Maintenance

AussieShots Photography Academy will review this accessibility statement every three months and update it as needed to reflect changes in our website's features and content. We are committed to continuous improvement in our accessibility efforts and will continue to monitor and address any accessibility issues that arise.

Links to Other Pages

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Date

This statement was created on 10 November 2024 and last updated on 10 November 2024.