Accessibility Statement for Aetherium Studios
Aetherium Studios is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information. Our aim is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Our Commitment
We believe in creating a website that is inclusive and accessible to individuals with disabilities. We are actively working to:
- Provide alternative text for all images and non-text content.
- Ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background.
- Use clear and concise language.
- Make our website navigable using only a keyboard.
- Design forms that are accessible and easy to use.
- Provide captions and transcripts for video and audio content where applicable.
- Ensure our website is compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
Conformance Status
The Aetherium Studios website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not yet fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Specific Accessibility Measures
To ensure the accessibility of Aetherium Studios' website, we take the following measures:
- Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
- Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
- Integrate accessibility into our development processes.
- Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
- Regularly evaluate our website’s accessibility using automated and manual testing methods.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Aetherium Studios' website, 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.
| Issue | Impact | Proposed Solution | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. | Users with screen readers may have difficulty accessing information contained within these documents. | We are in the process of converting these documents to accessible HTML or remediating the PDFs to meet accessibility standards. | Ongoing, with priority given to frequently accessed documents. |
| Some dynamic content may not have sufficient ARIA attributes. | Screen reader users may not receive proper updates on changes to dynamic elements. | We are implementing ARIA attributes to ensure dynamic content is properly announced to assistive technologies. | Completed by December 31, 2025. |
| Certain interactive elements may have low color contrast. | Users with low vision may have difficulty distinguishing these elements. | We are auditing and updating color contrast ratios to meet WCAG guidelines. | Completed by November 15, 2025. |
Assessment Approach
Aetherium Studios assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: We use our own processes to evaluate the accessibility of our website.
- External evaluation: A third-party accessibility consultant, AccessTech Solutions, conducted a comprehensive audit of our website.
Browser Compatibility
This website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers:
- Chrome (latest version)
- Firefox (latest version)
- Safari (latest version)
- Edge (latest version)
Technologies Used
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
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Aetherium Studios' website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Aetherium Studio's Website:
- Phone: +1 617-225-3365
- E-mail: accessibility@aeth-erium-studios.com
- Visitor address: 777 Victory Square, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3C1, Canada
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can file a formal complaint with our Accessibility Compliance Officer, Dr. Anya Sharma, at accessibility.compliance@aeth-erium-studios.com.
Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission. More information can be found on their website: https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/
Date of Statement
This statement was created on October 26, 2023, and will be reviewed and updated regularly.