CineVerse

Accessibility Statement for CineVerse

At CineVerse, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities. This accessibility statement outlines the measures we have taken to make CineVerse accessible and compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Our Commitment

CineVerse is dedicated to providing a website that is usable and 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. This website endeavors to conform to Level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1.

Accessibility Features

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
• Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text (alt text) that conveys the content and function of the image to users who cannot see them. For example, the poster for 'The Stellar Chronicles' includes the alt text "Poster for 'The Stellar Chronicles', a sci-fi TV show."
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision to read the content. We also offer a dark mode option for further customization.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need. The main navigation is labelled with the aria-label "Main Navigation" for screen reader users.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
• Forms and Labels: All form elements are properly labeled to provide clear instructions and context for users. The search bar on the homepage is labelled with the aria-label "Search for TV shows" for screen reader users.
• Assistive Technology Compatibility: Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software.

Supported Assistive Technologies

CineVerse has been tested with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver
• Screen Magnifiers: ZoomText, Windows Magnifier
• Voice Recognition Software: Dragon NaturallySpeaking

WCAG Compliance

We strive to meet the requirements of WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Our efforts include:

1. Providing text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
2. Providing captions and other alternatives for multimedia.
3. Creating content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
4. Making it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
5. Making all functionality available from a keyboard.
6. Giving users enough time to read and use content.
7. Helping users navigate and find content.
8. Making text content readable and understandable.
9. Making web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
10. Helping users avoid and correct mistakes.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of CineVerse, 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 third-party content, such as embedded videos or advertisements, may not be fully accessible. We are working with our partners to improve the accessibility of this content.
• Legacy Content: Older content on our website may not fully meet current accessibility standards. We are in the process of updating this content to improve its accessibility.

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. CineVerse 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.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of CineVerse. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the accessibility of our site, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (312) 555-0123
• Postal Address: CineVerse Accessibility Team, 123 Film Row, Chicago, IL 60605

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Formal complaints

If you're not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) for further assistance. MOPD works to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access and opportunity in Chicago.

Technical specifications

Accessibility of CineVerse 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

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

Assessment approach

CineVerse assessed the accessibility of CineVerse by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation
• External evaluation

Date

This statement was created on November 7, 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.

Accessibility Support Table

Note: "Fully Supported" means that the assistive technology is expected to work without issues on most parts of the website. "Partially Supported" means that some functionality may not be fully accessible or may require workarounds.

CineVerse is committed to regularly reviewing and improving the accessibility of our website. We appreciate your help in making our website a welcoming and inclusive environment for all users.

Ongoing Efforts

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. Our ongoing efforts include:

• Regularly auditing our website for accessibility issues using automated testing tools and manual reviews.
• Providing accessibility training to our staff to ensure they are aware of accessibility best practices.
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into our website design and development processes.
• Seeking feedback from users with disabilities to identify and address accessibility issues.