Celestial Navigations

Accessibility Statement for Celestial Navigations

Celestial Navigations 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 provide a website that is inclusive and usable by people of all abilities. Our commitment to accessibility extends to all aspects of our online presence, including website design, content creation, and ongoing maintenance.

We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, a set of guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. These guidelines outline four main principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR). We believe that by adhering to these principles, we can create a website that is not only accessible but also provides a better user experience for everyone.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Celestial Navigations takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular audits of our website using both automated tools and manual testing to identify and address accessibility issues. These audits are performed by accessibility experts who are knowledgeable in WCAG guidelines and assistive technologies.
• Accessible Design: We incorporate accessibility considerations into our design process, ensuring that our website is visually clear, easy to navigate, and compatible with assistive technologies.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content in a way that is meaningful to both users and assistive technologies. This includes using appropriate headings, lists, and landmarks to improve navigation and understanding.
• Alternative Text for Images: We provide descriptive alternative text for all images on our website, allowing users who are unable to see the images to understand their content and purpose.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who are unable to use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
• 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: We ensure that all forms on our website are accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: We provide captions and transcripts for all video content on our website, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Ongoing Training: We provide ongoing training to our staff on accessibility best practices, ensuring that they have the knowledge and skills to create accessible content.

Conformance Status

The Celestial Navigations website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. While we have made significant efforts to ensure accessibility, some content may not yet fully conform to these guidelines. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website and address any remaining issues.

Our approach to conformance includes:

• Accessibility Standards: We adhere to WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.
• Ongoing Effort: Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to regularly reviewing and updating our website to maintain and improve accessibility.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

To further enhance the accessibility of our website, we have implemented the following specific features:

• Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass the navigation menu and go directly to the main content.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings.
• Consistent Layout: We maintain a consistent layout throughout our website, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the content.
• Descriptive Link Text: We use descriptive link text to provide users with clear information about the destination of each link.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide assistive technologies with additional information about the structure and functionality of our website.

Accessibility Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Celestial Navigations website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, or if you have suggestions for how we can improve accessibility. Your feedback is valuable and will help us to make our website more accessible to everyone.

To provide feedback, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 494-880-5738
• Address: Celestial Navigations, Accessibility Department, 1400 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77058, USA

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and to address any accessibility issues you report.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Celestial Navigations 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.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Celestial Navigations 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.

We are aware that some older documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these documents or provide alternative formats.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain content from third-party sources, such as embedded videos or social media feeds. While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage you to contact the third-party provider directly if you encounter any accessibility issues with their content.

Enforcement Procedure

Celestial Navigations is dedicated to resolving accessibility issues promptly. Should you find our response unsatisfactory, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant authorities, such as the U.S. Department of Justice or the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. We are committed to working collaboratively to resolve any accessibility concerns.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you can file a formal complaint with our Accessibility Officer, Dr. Aris Thorne. Your complaint should include the following information:

• Your name and contact information
• A description of the accessibility issue you encountered
• The URL of the page where the issue occurred
• Any steps you took to try to resolve the issue

Please send your complaint to:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Celestial Navigations, Accessibility Officer, 1400 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77058, USA

Assessment Approach

Celestial Navigations employed the following approach in assessing the accessibility of this website:

• Self-evaluation: The site was self-evaluated for conformance to accessibility standards using available tools and methods.
• External evaluation: The site was evaluated externally by professional accessibility experts.

Date

This statement was created on October 26, 2023, and is reviewed and updated regularly.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about our commitment to accessibility, feel free to contact Dr. Aris Thorne at [email protected], or by phone at +1 577-902-0371. Your engagement and feedback are highly valued as we persist in delivering an accessible, cosmic learning environment for everyone.