Accessibility Statement for NovaScape Adventures
NovaScape Adventures 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 Commitment to Accessibility
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
Measures to Support Accessibility
NovaScape Adventures takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
- Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
- Integrate accessibility into our development and design processes.
- Provide ongoing accessibility training for our staff.
- Regularly evaluate our website using automated tools and manual testing.
- Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.
Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
- Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all images and other non-text elements. This ensures that users who are blind or visually impaired can understand the content.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users with motor impairments to access all content and functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Structure: We use headings, lists, and other structural elements to create a clear and consistent navigation experience.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make the content readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
- Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions to help users understand how to complete them.
- Skip Navigation Link: A "skip to main content" link is provided to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation and jump directly to the main content of the page.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations on our website. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
We are currently working to improve the accessibility of some older PDF documents on our site. In the meantime, if you require assistance with these documents, please contact us, and we will provide the information in an alternative format.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers.
- Email: accessibility@novascapeadventures.com
- Phone: (555) 987-6543
- Postal Address: Accessibility Department, NovaScape Adventures, 456 Explorer Street, Boulder, CO 80305
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of NovaScape Adventures 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
These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
NovaScape Adventures assessed the accessibility of NovaScape Adventures by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The website was self-evaluated by the company using automated tools and manual testing.
- External evaluation: The website was evaluated by an external accessibility consultant, AccessAlly Solutions, led by Sarah Miller, a certified accessibility expert.
Formal Complaints
We aim to resolve all accessibility issues promptly and effectively. However, if you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a formal complaint with our Accessibility Officer, David Garcia, at david.garcia@novascapeadventures.com. We will acknowledge your complaint within 2 business days and aim to provide a resolution within 10 business days.
Third-Party Content
Some content on our website is provided by third parties. While we make every effort to ensure that this content is accessible, we cannot guarantee its accessibility. We encourage third-party content providers to adhere to accessibility standards, and we will work with them to address any accessibility issues that arise.
Accessibility Compliance Table
| WCAG 2.1 Guideline | Success Criteria | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Text Alternatives | 1.1.1 Non-text Content | Compliant | All images have descriptive alt text. |
| 1.3 Adaptable | 1.3.1 Info and Relationships | Compliant | Clear use of headings, lists, and structural elements. |
| 1.4 Distinguishable | 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) | Compliant | Sufficient color contrast for text and interactive elements. |
| 2.1 Keyboard Accessible | 2.1.1 Keyboard | Compliant | All functionality is available via keyboard. |
| 2.4 Navigable | 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks | Compliant | "Skip to main content" link provided. |
| 3.1 Readable | 3.1.1 Language of Page | Compliant | Language of page declared in HTML. |
| 4.1 Compatible | 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value | Compliant | Assistive technologies can correctly interpret user interface elements. |
Date of Statement
This statement was created on November 7, 2024, and is reviewed and updated annually.