Accessibility Statement for AudioVerse
AudioVerse is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all, and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information. We are based in the vibrant city of New Orleans, and we strive to make our podcasts and website accessible to all members of our community and beyond.
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. AudioVerse 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.
Measures to Support Accessibility
AudioVerse takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of AudioVerse:
- Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
- Integrate accessibility into our development practices.
- Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.
- Provide ongoing accessibility training for our staff.
Specific Accessibility Features Implemented
- Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all images and non-text elements to ensure they are understandable to users of screen readers.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: We maintain a clear and consistent navigation structure throughout the website to help users easily find the information they need.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make the content readable for users with low vision.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without loss of content or functionality.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and interpret.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA attributes where necessary to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
- Transcripts and Captions: We provide transcripts for all our podcasts to make them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. We are working towards including closed captions for video content.
Accessibility of Podcast Content
We are committed to making our podcast content accessible. This includes:
- Providing transcripts for all podcast episodes. These transcripts are available on the podcast episode pages.
- Ensuring audio quality is clear and free of excessive background noise.
- Working with podcast creators to encourage them to use descriptive language and avoid jargon.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of AudioVerse, 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.
| Limitation | Potential Solution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Some older podcast episodes may lack transcripts. | We are working to transcribe older episodes and prioritize based on popularity. | In Progress |
| Live video streams may not always have real-time captions. | We are exploring options for real-time captioning solutions. | Planned |
| Some third-party content embedded on our site may not be fully accessible. | We are working with third-party vendors to ensure their content meets accessibility standards. | Ongoing |
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of AudioVerse. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on AudioVerse:
- Phone: +1 229-347-5651 (during business hours, Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM CST)
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Visitor address: 123 Rue Royale, New Orleans, LA 70116
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of AudioVerse relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- ARIA
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
AudioVerse assessed the accessibility of AudioVerse by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally by our accessibility team.
- External evaluation: The site was evaluated by an independent accessibility consultant, Acadiana Accessibility Solutions, based in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you can file a formal complaint with our Accessibility Compliance Officer, Isabelle Dubois. Please send your complaint in writing to:
Isabelle Dubois
Accessibility Compliance Officer
AudioVerse
123 Rue Royale
New Orleans, LA 70116
Date
This statement was created on November 7, 2024, using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.
Updates
This accessibility statement will be reviewed and updated regularly, at least annually, to ensure it accurately reflects our current accessibility practices. We will post any updates on this page.
