Accessibility Statement for Lenscape Locations

Lenscape Locations is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of disability. To uphold this commitment, we are taking the following measures:

• Regularly auditing our website to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
• Providing accessibility training to our development and content teams.
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.
• Using assistive technologies, such as screen readers, to test our website's accessibility.
• Soliciting feedback from users with disabilities to continuously improve our website's accessibility.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented several features to make our website more accessible:

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can navigate through links, form elements, and other interactive elements using the Tab key. We have ensured that the focus order is logical and intuitive. Skip navigation links are provided to allow users to bypass repetitive content and jump directly to the main content of each page.

Screen Reader Compatibility

We have optimized our website to be compatible with screen reader software. This includes:

• Providing meaningful alternative text for all images. For example, instead of an alt tag that reads "image.jpg", we use alt tags like "Exterior of a modern Malibu beach house at sunset" or "A classic 1950s diner with red booths and a checkered floor in Hollywood".
• Using semantic HTML to structure our content, which helps screen readers understand the relationships between different elements on the page.
• Providing clear and concise labels for form elements.
• Ensuring that all interactive elements have appropriate ARIA attributes to convey their purpose and state to screen reader users.

Alternative Text for Images

All images on our website include alternative text that describes the content and function of the image. This allows screen reader users to understand the visual information presented on the page. Our team meticulously crafts alt text to ensure it is both accurate and informative. For decorative images that do not convey essential information, we use null alt attributes (alt="") to prevent screen readers from announcing them.

Color Contrast

We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background. This makes it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read our content. We regularly check our color contrast ratios using automated tools and manual review to maintain compliance with WCAG guidelines.

Resizable Text

Users can increase the text size on our website without losing content or functionality. This can be done using browser settings or assistive technology. Our responsive design ensures that the layout adapts gracefully to different text sizes.

Video Captions and Transcripts

All videos on our website include captions and transcripts. Captions provide a text-based representation of the audio content, while transcripts offer a complete text version of the video. This makes our video content accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Form Accessibility

We have designed our forms to be accessible to users with disabilities. This includes:

• Providing clear and concise labels for all form fields.
• Using appropriate ARIA attributes to convey the purpose and state of form elements.
• Providing error messages that are easy to understand and that guide users to correct their mistakes.
• Ensuring that all form fields can be navigated using a keyboard.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website's accessibility and make updates as needed to maintain compliance with WCAG guidelines. We also welcome feedback from users with disabilities about their experiences using our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at (323) 555-FILM (3456). Our dedicated accessibility team, led by Anya Sharma, is committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring a positive user experience. Our physical address is 5400 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028.

Conformance Status

This website conforms to WCAG 2.1 level AA.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Lenscape Locations is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Latest versions of screen readers, such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
• Operating systems including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
• Browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website and will address any identified issues as quickly as possible. If you encounter any barriers to accessing information or services on our website, please contact us, and we will provide an alternative means of access.

For example, if you are unable to access a PDF document, we will provide the information in an alternative format, such as a text file or HTML page.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Lenscape Locations. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement. You can contact us at [email protected] or call us at (323) 555-FILM (3456).

Formal Complaints

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within five business days, and to propose a solution within ten business days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate your complaint to the Los Angeles Department on Disability at https://disability.lacity.org/.

This statement was last updated on October 26, 2023.