Accessibility Statement for Aperture Academy

Aperture Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all users, including people with disabilities.

Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as these guidelines cover a wide range of recommendations for making web content more accessible. Following these guidelines helps make our website more accessible to a wide range of people with disabilities, including blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, learning disabilities, cognitive limitations, limited movement, speech disabilities, photosensitivity and combinations of these. We aim to make our website as accessible and user-friendly as possible.

Our commitment to accessibility includes:

• Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Using clear and simple language.
• Designing the website to be navigable using a keyboard.
• Providing captions and transcripts for video and audio content.
• Making our website responsive and adaptable to different screen sizes.
• Regularly testing our website for accessibility using automated tools and manual testing methods.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Aperture Academy's website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software. We have tested our website with the following assistive technologies:

• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) screen reader
• JAWS (Job Access With Speech) screen reader
• VoiceOver screen reader (macOS and iOS)
• ZoomText screen magnifier

We are continually working to improve the compatibility of our website with assistive technologies. If you encounter any difficulties using our website with assistive technology, please let us know so we can address the issue.

Specific Accessibility Measures

To further enhance accessibility, we have implemented the following measures:

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content in a meaningful way, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand the content.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies about the role, state, and properties of interactive elements.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard alone. We have ensured that all interactive elements are focusable and that the focus order is logical and intuitive.
• Consistent Navigation: We strive to maintain a consistent navigation structure throughout our website, making it easier for users to find the information they need.
• Clear and Concise Content: We write our content in clear and concise language, avoiding jargon and technical terms whenever possible.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser's zoom functionality.

Feedback Process

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Aperture Academy's website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improving our website's accessibility, please contact us.

"Accessibility allows everyone to participate fully in society. By creating accessible online learning resources, Aperture Academy helps to ensure that all aspiring photographers have the opportunity to develop their skills and pursue their passion." - Evelyn Reed, Founder & Lead Instructor

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of Aperture Academy's website, please contact us:

• Email: accessibility@apertureacademy.com
• Phone: +61 198776993
• Address: 12 Currawong Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and to address any accessibility issues as quickly as possible. Our Accessibility Officer, Amelia Davies, is dedicated to ensuring our commitment is upheld.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website for accessibility and implement improvements as needed. We also stay up-to-date on the latest accessibility standards and best practices.

Our ongoing efforts include:

• Conducting regular accessibility audits of our website.
• Providing accessibility training to our staff.
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.
• Seeking feedback from users with disabilities.

We believe that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to making our website as accessible as possible for everyone.