Accessibility Statement for Starlight Films

At Starlight Films, located at 5400 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that all users should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities. This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website and provides information on how users can navigate and use our site effectively.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Starlight Films is dedicated to adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which are internationally recognized standards for web accessibility. These guidelines cover a wide range of recommendations for making web content more accessible. By following these guidelines, we aim to make our website:

• Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
• Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
• Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
• Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

Accessibility Features Implemented

To ensure our website is accessible, we have implemented the following features:

1. Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text (alt text) that provides meaningful information about the image's content. This allows users who are blind or visually impaired to understand the purpose of the image through screen readers. For instance, our images of video projects include details such as "Behind-the-scenes shot of a film crew filming a commercial in a modern kitchen setting," providing context even without visual perception.
2. Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can access all interactive elements, such as links, buttons, and form fields, using the tab key, arrow keys, and enter key. This is crucial for users who cannot use a mouse or other pointing device.
3. Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have designed our website with a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need. The main navigation is accessible from every page, and we use descriptive labels for all navigation links.
4. Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, which helps assistive technologies understand the content's purpose and relationships. This includes using headings (<h1> to <h6>) to organize content, lists (<ul> and <ol>) to present structured information, and landmarks (using ARIA roles) to identify key sections of the page.
5. Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors, making it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read our content. Our dark theme, with white text on a dark background, meets WCAG's contrast requirements.
6. Form Accessibility: All form fields on our website are properly labeled, and we provide clear instructions and error messages to help users fill out forms correctly. We use ARIA attributes to provide additional information and context to form fields, making them more accessible to users with disabilities.
7. Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings. This allows users with low vision to increase the text size to a comfortable reading level.
8. Video Accessibility: We strive to make our video content accessible by providing captions and transcripts for our videos. This allows users who are deaf or hard of hearing to understand the audio content of our videos.
9. Use of ARIA Attributes: We strategically use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements. This includes using ARIA roles, states, and properties to provide additional information to assistive technologies about the purpose and behavior of these elements.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including:

• Screen Readers: We have tested our website with popular screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver to ensure that our content is accessible to users who are blind or visually impaired.
• Screen Magnifiers: Our website is designed to work well with screen magnifiers, allowing users with low vision to zoom in and read our content more easily.
• Speech Recognition Software: Users can navigate and interact with our website using speech recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
• Keyboard Alternatives: Our website supports keyboard alternatives, allowing users with motor impairments to use alternative input devices such as head pointers or sip-and-puff devices.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations to the accessibility of our website. We are continuously working to improve our website's accessibility and address any issues that may arise. Some known limitations include:

• Older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to update these documents to meet accessibility standards.
• Some third-party content may not be fully accessible. We are working with our vendors to ensure that all third-party content meets accessibility standards.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for how we can improve our website's accessibility, please contact us at:

Accessibility Coordinator: Eleanor Vance

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (213) 555-2345

Address: 5400 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and address any accessibility issues you may encounter.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a formal complaint with our Accessibility Coordinator. We will investigate all complaints and take appropriate action to address any violations of accessibility standards.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the accessibility of these websites and encourage you to review their accessibility statements.

Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)

We are in the process of developing an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). This report will provide a detailed assessment of our website's conformance with WCAG 2.1, Level AA. The ACR will be available on our website soon.

Ongoing Efforts

Starlight Films is committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our ongoing efforts include:

• Conducting regular accessibility audits of our website.
• Providing accessibility training to our staff.
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into our website design and development processes.
• Monitoring changes in accessibility standards and guidelines.

Accessibility Policy Review

This accessibility statement will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in our accessibility practices and standards. The date of the last review will be indicated at the top of this statement.

Related Policies

For more information about our policies, please review the following:

• Privacy Policy: Our privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
• Terms and Conditions: Our terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for using our website.
• Cookies Policy: Our cookies policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

Accessibility Support Table

This table outlines the level of support provided for various accessibility features on our website.