At Lights, Camera, Action!, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We believe that all users, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, should have equal access to information and services provided through our website. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to ensure we provide equal opportunities for all.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Lights, Camera, Action! is dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as our web accessibility standard. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Our commitment to accessibility includes:

  • Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
  • Ensuring sufficient colour contrast between text and background.
  • Using clear and simple language.
  • Making our website navigable using a keyboard.
  • Designing our website to be responsive and adapt to different screen sizes and devices.
  • Providing captions and transcripts for video and audio content.
  • Structuring our content using semantic HTML.

Assistive Technologies

We understand that users may employ assistive technologies to access our website. We have taken the following steps to ensure compatibility:

  • Our website is designed to be compatible with screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
  • We provide keyboard navigation for users who cannot use a mouse.
  • We ensure that our website can be accessed using speech recognition software.
  • We use ARIA attributes to enhance the accessibility of complex user interface components.

Feedback Mechanisms

We value your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site, please let us know. You can contact us using the following methods:

  • Email: accessibility@lights-camera-action.com.au
  • Phone: +61 7 5637 9849 (Please specify you are calling with an accessibility concern.)
  • Address: Level 12, 259 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia (Marked Attention: Accessibility Team)

When contacting us, please provide the following information:

  • The URL (web address) of the page where you encountered the issue.
  • A description of the problem you experienced.
  • The assistive technology you were using, if any.
  • Your contact information so we can follow up with you.

We will make every effort to address your concerns and provide a timely response.

Standards Compliance

Lights, Camera, Action! strives to conform to the following accessibility standards:

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

We regularly review and update our website to ensure ongoing compliance with these standards.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continuously improving our website to ensure it meets the needs of all users. We regularly conduct accessibility audits, provide training to our staff, and incorporate accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.

We use automated accessibility testing tools to identify potential accessibility issues and manually test our website with assistive technologies.

Our development team receives regular training on accessibility best practices to ensure that new content and features are designed with accessibility in mind.

Exceptions

While we strive to make all content accessible, there may be some exceptions. These may include:

  • Third-party content that is not under our direct control.
  • Older content that has not yet been updated to meet current accessibility standards.

We are working to address these exceptions and make our website as accessible as possible.

Formal Approvals of this Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement has been formally approved by:

  • Bronte Hughes, Founder and Managing Director, Lights, Camera, Action!
  • Alistair Chen, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Lights, Camera, Action!

Accessibility Features Implemented

To ensure a more accessible experience, we have implemented the following features:

  • Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of each page to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation menus and go directly to the main content.
  • Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements such as
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  • ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies about the purpose and state of interactive elements, such as buttons, links, and forms.
  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements on our website are navigable using a keyboard. Users can use the Tab key to move between elements and the Enter key to activate them.
  • Focus Indicators: We provide clear focus indicators for keyboard users to easily identify which element is currently selected.
  • Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text that accurately conveys the content and purpose of the image.
  • Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to make the content easily readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
  • Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings without losing any content or functionality.
  • Captions and Transcripts: We provide captions and transcripts for all video and audio content to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Form Accessibility: We ensure that all form elements are properly labeled and that error messages are clear and informative.
  • Consistent Navigation: We maintain a consistent navigation structure throughout the website to make it easy for users to find the information they are looking for.

This statement was last updated on 26 October 2023.