Our Commitment to Accessibility
At Aetheria Communications, headquartered at 12 Nevsky Prospect, St. Petersburg, Russia, we are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps to make the web more user-friendly for all people.
Accessibility Features Implemented
We have implemented the following features to enhance the accessibility of our website:
Semantic HTML
We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content. This allows screen readers and other assistive technologies to understand the meaning and structure of the content, making it easier for users to navigate and comprehend.
Alternative Text for Images
All images on our website have descriptive alternative text (alt text). This text provides a textual alternative to the image, allowing users who cannot see the image to understand its content and purpose. We ensure that the alt text is concise, informative, and relevant to the surrounding content. For example, an image of Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, is described as: "Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, speaking at a tech conference."
Keyboard Navigation
Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can access all interactive elements, such as links, buttons, and form fields, using the keyboard alone. We have implemented logical tab order to ensure that users can easily navigate through the content in a predictable and intuitive manner.
Sufficient Color Contrast
We maintain sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to ensure readability for users with low vision. We use a color contrast analyzer to verify that our color choices meet the WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements. This ensures that users with visual impairments can easily read and understand the content on our website.
Resizable Text
Users can easily increase or decrease the text size on our website without breaking the layout. This allows users with low vision to customize the text size to their individual needs. We use relative units (e.g., em, rem) for font sizes to ensure that the text scales properly.
Clear Focus Indicators
We provide visible focus indicators for interactive elements to help users understand where they are on the page when navigating with a keyboard. The focus indicator is a clear outline around the focused element, making it easy for users to identify the current focus position.
Screen Reader Compatibility
Our website is designed to be compatible with screen readers. We use proper HTML structure, semantic elements, and ARIA attributes to provide screen readers with the information they need to accurately interpret and present the content to users. We regularly test our website with popular screen readers, such as NVDA and VoiceOver, to ensure compatibility.
Form Accessibility
All forms on our website are designed to be accessible. We use labels to associate form fields with their corresponding input elements. We also provide clear error messages to guide users in completing the forms correctly. Required fields are clearly marked. We ensure that form elements are properly structured and labeled for screen reader users.
Ongoing Efforts and Future Improvements
We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website and make updates to address any accessibility issues that are identified. We also conduct user testing with people with disabilities to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
In the future, we plan to implement the following additional accessibility features:
- Provide captions and transcripts for all video and audio content.
- Implement ARIA landmarks to further enhance screen reader navigation.
- Conduct regular accessibility audits using automated testing tools and manual review.
Accessibility Standards and Guidelines
This website endeavors to conform to level Double-A of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance to these guidelines helps make the web more user friendly for all people.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. Your input is valuable and will help us to further enhance the accessibility of our website.
You can contact us using the following information:
- Email: accessibility@aetheriacommunications.ru
- Phone: +7 4191892282 (Ask for the Accessibility Coordinator)
- Mailing Address: Aetheria Communications, Accessibility Department, 12 Nevsky Prospect, St. Petersburg, Russia
Our Accessibility Coordinator, Dimitri Volkov, is responsible for overseeing the implementation of our accessibility policy and addressing any accessibility concerns.
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.
Conformance Status
This website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA, meaning that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to address these issues and improve the overall accessibility of our website.