Accessibility Statement

At Design Studio, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We continually improve the user experience for all visitors and strive to apply the relevant accessibility standards. We believe that our website should be accessible to individuals of all abilities, and we are actively working to make that a reality.

Our Accessibility Efforts

Design Studio takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Conformance to Standards: We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines outline four main principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. By following these principles, we aim to make our website more accessible to people with disabilities.
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits of our website to identify and address any potential accessibility barriers. These audits are performed by both internal and external accessibility experts.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML markup to provide structure and meaning to our content. This helps assistive technologies, such as screen readers, to accurately interpret and present the information on our website.
• Alternative Text: We provide alternative text descriptions for all images and non-text elements on our website. This allows users who are unable to see the images to understand their content and purpose.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can access all interactive elements and content without relying on a mouse.
• Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for people with low vision or color blindness.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality. This allows individuals with visual impairments to customize the text size to their preference.
• Form Accessibility: Our forms are designed to be accessible to users with disabilities. We provide clear labels, instructions, and error messages to help users complete the forms successfully. We also use ARIA attributes to enhance the accessibility of complex form elements.
• Video Accessibility: We provide captions and transcripts for all video content on our website. This makes our videos accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Consistent Navigation: We maintain a consistent navigation structure throughout our website. This helps users to easily find the information they are looking for.
• Ongoing Training: Our team receives ongoing training on accessibility best practices. This ensures that everyone involved in the design and development of our website is aware of accessibility principles and techniques.
• Dynamic Content Accessibility: We pay special attention to ensuring that dynamically updated content, such as news feeds or social media widgets, is also accessible. We use ARIA live regions to alert users of screen readers when new content is added to the page.
• Accessible PDFs and Documents: When providing documents for download, we make every effort to provide accessible versions, often in multiple formats. This includes properly tagged PDFs, which allow screen readers to navigate the document structure.

Assistive Technologies

We understand the importance of assistive technologies and are committed to ensuring our website is compatible with a wide range of tools. Our website is designed to work seamlessly with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen Readers: Our website is tested with popular screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver to ensure compatibility and usability.
• Screen Magnifiers: Users can easily magnify the content on our website using their browser's built-in zoom functionality or dedicated screen magnification software.
• Voice Recognition Software: Our website is designed to be compatible with voice recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
• Keyboard Navigation: As mentioned above, our website is fully navigable using a keyboard.
• Braille Displays: We strive to ensure that our content is compatible with Braille displays, allowing users who are blind or visually impaired to access our website.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We are committed to addressing your concerns and making our website more accessible to everyone.

Contact Information:

Please use our Contact Form to reach out to us regarding any accessibility concerns or feedback.

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days and will work to address reported issues as quickly as is feasible.

Your contribution is important to us.

Accessibility Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Design Studio's website, 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.

• Third-Party Content: Some of our pages may contain content from third-party sources (e.g., social media feeds, embedded videos) over which we do not have direct control. We are not responsible for the accessibility of this content, but we encourage third-party providers to adhere to accessibility standards. Where possible, we will select third party tools and widgets that prioritize accessibility.
• Older Archived Content: Some older archived content may not fully conform to current accessibility standards. We are working to remediate this content or provide alternative accessible formats.
• Complex Tables: While we strive to make all tables accessible, complex tables with nested headers may pose challenges for some screen readers. We are exploring alternative ways to present this data in a more accessible format.