Accessibility at SoundWave Central

Our Commitment

SoundWave Central is dedicated to making its website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many available standards and guidelines.

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for all people.

Measures to Support Accessibility

SoundWave Central takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Including accessibility as part of our mission statement.
• Integrating accessibility into our procurement practices.
• Providing continual accessibility training for our staff.
• Assigning clear accessibility targets and responsibilities.
• Employing formal accessibility quality assurance methods.

Specific Accessibility Features

We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

• Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all images and non-text elements. This allows users of screen readers to understand the content and purpose of visual elements.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated entirely using a keyboard, ensuring accessibility for users who cannot use a mouse.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient contrast between text and background colors to improve readability for users with low vision or color blindness.
• Clear and Consistent Structure: We use clear and consistent headings, lists, and other structural elements to help users easily understand the organization of our content.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily increase or decrease the text size on our website without loss of content or functionality.
• Forms: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels and instructions.
• Video and Audio: We provide captions and transcripts for our video and audio content, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Skip Navigation Link: A "skip to main content" link is provided to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation menus and jump directly to the main content of the page.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of interactive elements.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website to identify and address accessibility issues. We also welcome feedback from our users on how we can improve accessibility. Our accessibility team, led by Sarah Chen, Accessibility Director, works diligently to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our users.

As part of our ongoing efforts, we conduct regular audits of our website using both automated tools and manual testing. We also collaborate with accessibility experts and users with disabilities to identify and address accessibility issues. The audits are performed quarterly, ensuring consistent improvements.

Our development team, based in San Francisco's SoMa district, follows accessibility best practices in all of their work. They receive ongoing training on web accessibility and are committed to creating inclusive web experiences. You can reach the development team lead, Michael Davis, at [email protected] for technical inquiries.

Accessibility Standards

This website strives to conform to the following accessibility standards:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain content provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage third-party content providers to adhere to accessibility best practices.

Browser Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of web browsers, including:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Assistive Technologies

This website is designed to be compatible with a variety of assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnifiers
• Voice recognition software

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us.

Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)

An Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is available upon request. This report provides detailed information about the conformance of our website with various accessibility standards.

Legal Framework

SoundWave Central complies with the following laws and regulations related to accessibility:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Formal Complaints

If you have a formal accessibility complaint, please submit it in writing to the Accessibility Director, Sarah Chen, at the contact information provided above. We will investigate all complaints and provide a response within 30 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of SoundWave Central 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
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.