Accessibility Statement for Starlight Studios

At Starlight Studios, located at 42 Enterprise Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and digital content, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. Our commitment to accessibility is ongoing, and we are continually working to improve the user experience for all visitors.

This accessibility statement describes the measures we have taken to ensure that our website, starlightstudios.com, is accessible and conforms to accessibility standards.

Accessibility Features

We have incorporated the following features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

  • Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate. For example, we use
    , , , and other relevant tags to define the different sections of our pages.
  • Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) that provides context and meaning for users who cannot see the images. For instance, the Starlight Studios logo has the alt text "Starlight Studios Logo: A stylized star with the text Starlight Studios."
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can easily tab through links, form fields, and other interactive elements without relying on a mouse.
  • Sufficient Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with visual impairments to read our content. The color palette uses CSS variables for easy adjustments and consistency.
  • Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings without losing content or functionality. The relative font sizes (em) ensure that the text scales properly.
  • Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need. The main navigation is located at the top of each page, with links to the Home page, About page, Services page, Portfolio page, Contact page, and Accessibility page.
  • Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions to help users understand what information is required. ARIA attributes are used to provide additional context for assistive technologies.
  • ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements. For example, we use aria-label to provide descriptive labels for links and buttons.
  • Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website include captions and transcripts, making them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. We strive to provide accurate and synchronized captions for all our video content.
  • Screen Reader Compatibility: Our website is designed to be compatible with screen reader software, allowing users with visual impairments to access our content using their preferred assistive technology.

Accessibility Standards

Starlight Studios is committed to meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA. These guidelines provide a set of recommendations for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. We regularly review our website and content to ensure compliance with these standards. Our team, led by Senior Web Developer Michael Chen, performs regular accessibility audits using automated tools and manual testing methods.

Specific WCAG 2.1 AA Success Criteria that we focus on include:

  • 1.1.1 Non-text Content: Providing text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
  • 1.3.1 Info and Relationships: Information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation can be programmatically determined or are available in text.
  • 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum): The visual presentation of text and images of text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1.
  • 2.1.1 Keyboard: All functionality of the content is operable through a keyboard interface without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes.
  • 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context): 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, except where the purpose of the link would be ambiguous to users in general.
  • 3.1.1 Language of Page: The human language of each page can be programmatically determined.
  • 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value: For all user interface components (including but not limited to form elements, links and components generated by scripts), the name and role can be programmatically determined; states, properties, and values that can be set by the user can be programmatically set; and notification of changes to these items is available to user agents, including assistive technologies.

We also adhere to best practices for using ARIA attributes to provide additional semantic information to assistive technologies. For example, we use the aria-label attribute to provide descriptive labels for buttons and links, and the aria-describedby attribute to provide additional context for form fields.

Starlight Studios values diversity and inclusion. We endeavor to make our website usable for everyone, regardless of disability. Our commitment is reflected in our design, content, and code.

Our team participates in regular accessibility training sessions led by accessibility consultant, Aisha Rodriguez, to stay updated on the latest accessibility standards and best practices.

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. Your input is valuable and will help us make our website more accessible to everyone.

Please contact our Accessibility Coordinator, Jennifer Davis, with your accessibility-related queries or concerns.

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and address any accessibility issues that you report. We aim to respond within three business days and provide a plan for addressing the identified issues.

For general inquiries about Starlight Studios and our services, please visit our Contact page .

Accessibility Conformance Report

This report details our current level of conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Conformance
WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion Conformance Level Notes
1.1.1 Non-text Content Fully Supports All images have descriptive alt text.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships Fully Supports Semantic HTML is used throughout the site.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) Fully Supports Contrast ratio of text to background is at least 4.5:1.
2.1.1 Keyboard Fully Supports All functionality is operable through a keyboard.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) Fully Supports Link purpose is clear from the link text or its context.
3.1.1 Language of Page Fully Supports The language of each page is programmatically determined.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value Fully Supports ARIA attributes are used to enhance accessibility of UI components.