Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Dulaney Animation Studios is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

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.

Dulaney Animation Studios 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.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

• Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
• Keyboard navigation support
• Skip navigation links
• Clear and consistent navigation
• Breadcrumb navigation where applicable

Text and Content

• High contrast text and background colors
• Resizable text (up to 200% without loss of functionality)
• Clear, readable fonts
• Descriptive link text
• Alternative text for images

Forms and Interactive Elements

• Proper form labels and field descriptions
• Error messages and validation feedback
• Keyboard-accessible form controls
• Focus indicators for interactive elements

Multimedia Content

• Captions for video content
• Audio descriptions where necessary
• Transcripts for audio content
• Pause, stop, and hide controls for moving content

Known Limitations

While we strive for comprehensive accessibility, we are aware of some limitations:

• Some older video content may lack captions
• Complex animations may not be fully accessible to screen readers
• Some third-party content may not meet our accessibility standards

Compatible Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• High contrast mode

Testing and Evaluation

We evaluate our website's accessibility through:

• Automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual testing with assistive technologies
• User testing with people with disabilities
• Regular accessibility audits

Feedback and Support

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. This includes:

• Regular accessibility training for our team
• Staying updated with accessibility guidelines and best practices
• Incorporating accessibility into our design and development processes
• Addressing accessibility issues promptly

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or content. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content and are not responsible for their accessibility practices.

Updates to This Statement

We may update this accessibility statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated statement on our website.