Accessibility Statement for Aurelian Living
Aurelian Living is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information and functionality. We firmly believe that website accessibility should not be an afterthought but an integral part of the design and development process.
Our Commitment
We are committed to making our website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA success criteria. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Aurelian Living takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Ongoing Accessibility Audits: We regularly conduct accessibility audits of our website using both automated tools and manual testing. These audits help us identify and address accessibility issues proactively. We employ accessibility specialists, like Dr. Eleanor Vance, to ensure our methods are effective. Dr. Vance has over 15 years of experience in WCAG compliance.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers and other assistive technologies to interpret the page structure. This includes using appropriate heading levels, lists, and landmarks.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard alone. Users can easily tab through interactive elements, such as links and form fields, without relying on a mouse.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: We ensure our website is compatible with popular screen readers, such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. We test our website with these screen readers to identify and resolve any compatibility issues.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text (alt text) that accurately conveys the content and function of the image. This allows screen reader users to understand the images even if they cannot see them.
- Color Contrast: We carefully choose color combinations that provide sufficient contrast between text and background, ensuring readability for users with low vision or color blindness. We use contrast checking tools to verify compliance with WCAG requirements.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality. We use relative units (e.g., ems, rems) for text sizes to ensure the text scales appropriately.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: We provide a clear and consistent navigation structure throughout our website, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
- Form Accessibility: Our forms are designed to be accessible to users with disabilities. We use appropriate labels, instructions, and error messages to guide users through the form completion process.
Specific Accessibility Features
Keyboard Navigation
The website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. You can use the Tab key to move between links, form fields, and other interactive elements. Shift+Tab can be used to navigate backwards. Press Enter to activate a link or submit a form.
Screen Reader Support
Our pages are structured using semantic HTML to provide a clear and logical reading order for screen readers. Alt text is provided for all meaningful images. ARIA attributes are used where necessary to provide additional context and information to screen reader users. For example, ARIA labels are applied to dynamic elements to improve the experience.
Text Sizing
You can adjust the text size in your browser to make the content easier to read. Most browsers allow you to zoom in and out using the Ctrl key (or Cmd key on a Mac) and the + or - keys. Alternatively, you can adjust the default font size in your browser settings.
Color Contrast
We have ensured that the color contrast between text and background meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. If you find the color contrast insufficient, you can use browser extensions or operating system settings to adjust the colors on your screen.
Accessibility Standards
This website strives to conform to level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These guidelines are the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility. We are constantly seeking to improve the accessibility of our site to ensure we provide equal access to all of our users. We conduct regular reviews, including manual and automated testing, to identify areas of improvement and resolve any accessibility issues promptly.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Aurelian Living'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.
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions or HTML equivalents.
- Dynamic content updates may occasionally cause focus management issues for screen reader users. We are implementing ARIA live regions to improve the experience.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site, please let us know.
Contact Information:
- : accessibility@nirellumlight.com
- Phone: +44 20 7595 2000
- Postal Address: Aurelian Living Accessibility Team10 Harewood Ave, London NW1 6AA, UK
We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and address any accessibility concerns.
Formal Accessibility Complaints
We aim to meet or exceed accessibility guidelines, however we understand that situations may arise where our site fails to meet the needs of our visitors. If you wish to file a formal accessibility complaint, please send a detailed message by email to compliance@nirellumlight.com. Your complaint will be reviewed by our accessibility officer, Mr. James Abernathy, and you should receive a response within five business days.