Accessibility Statement
Aurora Design Collective 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: We strive to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to comply with all applicable standards, including WCAG 2.1 level AA accessibility guidelines.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Aurora Design Collective website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
We are actively working to address these areas and bring the entire website into full compliance.
Accessibility Features
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Alternative Text:
We provide descriptive alternative text for all images to ensure users with visual impairments can understand the content.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have designed a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find the information they need.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make content readable for users with low vision.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize text using their browser settings to improve readability.
- Forms: All forms are structured with appropriate labels and instructions to make them accessible to users with screen readers.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to provide a clear structure for our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Aurora Design Collective, 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.
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions or HTML equivalents.
- Certain interactive elements may require further ARIA implementation. We are continuously reviewing and improving our ARIA attributes to enhance accessibility.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Aurora Design Collective 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 with the accessibility standards used.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Aurora Design Collective. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Aurora Design Collective:
- Phone: +44 984 334 6894 (London, UK)
- E-mail: accessibility@auroradesigncollective.com
- Postal address: 14 Cavendish Square, London W1G 9DQ, United Kingdom
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
If you have difficulty accessing any part of our website, please contact us with a description of the issue and the specific URL or section of the website you are trying to access. We will make every effort to provide you with the information or service you need in an alternative format.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may submit a formal complaint to:
Accessibility Officer: Eleanor Vance
E-mail: eleanor.vance@auroradesigncollective.com
We will investigate all formal complaints and aim to provide a resolution within 10 business days.
Third-Party Content
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or content. Aurora Design Collective is not responsible for the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage users to contact the owners of third-party websites directly to report any accessibility issues.
Ongoing Efforts
Aurora Design Collective views accessibility as an ongoing effort. We are committed to regularly reviewing and improving our website to ensure it remains accessible to everyone. We conduct regular accessibility audits, provide training to our staff, and stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.
Our team, led by Head of Accessibility, Oliver Sterling, regularly tests our designs and code for accessibility issues, using tools such as WAVE, Axe, and screen readers like NVDA and VoiceOver. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive online experience for all users.
Updates to this Statement
This accessibility statement was last updated on October 26, 2023. We will regularly review and update this statement to reflect any changes in our accessibility efforts.