Pixels & Perspectives Photography

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Accessibility Statement for Pixels & Perspectives Photography

Pixels & Perspectives Photography 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 provide a website that is inclusive and user-friendly, regardless of technology or ability.

Our Commitment

We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps to make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features Implemented

  • Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, ensuring that it is easily understandable by assistive technologies such as screen readers.
  • Alternative Text: All images include 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, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can access all content and functionality.
  • Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that sufficient color contrast is used throughout the website to meet WCAG guidelines, making it easier for users with low vision to read the content.
  • Resizable Text: Users can resize the text on our website without loss of content or functionality.
  • Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have designed our website with clear and consistent navigation to help users easily find what they are looking for.
  • Forms Accessibility: All form elements are properly labeled and accessible, ensuring that users can easily fill out and submit forms.
  • Skip Navigation Link: A "Skip to main content" link is provided at the top of each page to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements.
  • ARIA Attributes: We utilize ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes where necessary to enhance the accessibility of interactive elements.
  • Dark Mode: Implemented a toggle to switch to a dark mode theme, enhancing readability for users sensitive to bright light.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. You can use the following keys to navigate:

  • Tab: Moves focus to the next interactive element.
  • Shift + Tab: Moves focus to the previous interactive element.
  • Enter: Activates links and buttons.
  • Arrow Keys: Used to navigate within specific elements like menus and lists.

Screen Reader Compatibility

We have tested our website with popular screen readers such as:

  • NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
  • JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
  • VoiceOver (Apple)

We have optimized our content to ensure that it is read in a logical order and that all important information is conveyed effectively.

Text Resizing

You can easily resize the text on our website using your browser settings. To increase the text size, use the following keyboard shortcuts:

  • Windows: Ctrl + Plus (+)
  • Mac: Cmd + Plus (+)

To decrease the text size, use the following keyboard shortcuts:

  • Windows: Ctrl + Minus (-)
  • Mac: Cmd + Minus (-)

Alternatively, you can adjust the text size in your browser's settings menu.

Color Contrast

We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors. This helps users with low vision to read the content more easily. We adhere to WCAG guidelines for color contrast ratios.

Exceptions

While we strive to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility and usability, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website. We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall accessibility. In the meantime should you experience any difficulty in accessing the Pixels & Perspectives Photography website, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We are committed to providing an accessible website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site, please let us know. You can contact us at:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: (305) 555-1234
  • Address: 123 Ocean Drive, Suite 500, Miami Beach, FL 33139

We will make every effort to address your concerns and improve the accessibility of our website.

Formal Complaints

If, after contacting us, you feel that your accessibility concerns have not been adequately addressed, you have the right to file a formal complaint. Complaints can be submitted in writing to the address provided above, or via email to the accessibility contact address. All formal complaints will be reviewed by our Accessibility Compliance Officer, Maria Hernandez, and a response will be provided within 14 business days.

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure that all content is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage third-party content providers to adhere to accessibility guidelines and standards.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website and make improvements to enhance accessibility. We also provide accessibility training to our staff to ensure that they are knowledgeable about accessibility best practices.

Standards Compliance Table

The following table outlines the WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria that we have addressed:

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
Guideline Success Criterion Status Notes
1.1 Text Alternatives 1.1.1 Non-text Content Compliant All non-text content has a text alternative.
1.3 Adaptable 1.3.1 Info and Relationships Compliant Information and relationships conveyed through presentation are programmatically determinable or available in text.
1.4 Distinguishable 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) Compliant Text and images of text have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1.
2.1 Keyboard Accessible 2.1.1 Keyboard Compliant All functionality is operable through a keyboard interface.
2.4 Navigable 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks Compliant A mechanism is available to bypass blocks of content that are repeated on multiple Web pages.
2.4 Navigable 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) Compliant The purpose of each link can be determined from the link text alone or from the link text together with its programmatically determined link context.
3.1 Readable 3.1.1 Language of Page Compliant The default human language of each Web page can be programmatically determined.
3.3 Input Assistance 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions Compliant Labels or instructions are provided when content requires user input.

This table summarizes our compliance with key WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria.