Accessibility Statement for Horizon Explorations

Horizon Explorations is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA, as well as complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other accessibility regulations. 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 everyone.

We believe that everyone should be able to easily access and use our website, regardless of disability or technology.

Accessibility Features

Horizon Explorations has implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML tags to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
• Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text to provide context for users who cannot see them.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot 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.
• Adjustable Text Size: Users can adjust the text size using their browser settings to make the content more readable.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We provide clear and consistent navigation throughout our website, making it easy for users to find what they are looking for.
• Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions to help users understand how to fill them out.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website include captions and transcripts to make them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of interactive elements.
• Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive and accessible on all devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
• Consistent Layout: The layout of our website remains consistent across different pages, making it easier for users to orient themselves and find information.

Accessibility Testing

We regularly test our website for accessibility using a variety of tools and techniques, including:

• Automated accessibility testing tools (e.g., WAVE, Axe).
• Manual testing by accessibility experts.
• User testing with individuals with disabilities.

These tests help us identify and address any accessibility issues that may arise, ensuring that our website remains accessible to all users.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain content provided by third parties, such as embedded videos or social media feeds. While we strive to ensure that all third-party content is accessible, we cannot guarantee that it will always meet the same accessibility standards as our own content. We encourage third-party providers to prioritize accessibility and will work with them to address any accessibility issues that may arise.

Ongoing Efforts

Horizon Explorations is committed to ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website. We regularly review and update our website to ensure that it meets the latest accessibility standards and best practices. We also provide accessibility training to our staff to ensure that they are aware of accessibility issues and how to address them.

We are dedicated to creating a website that is inclusive and accessible to everyone.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations in the accessibility of our website. For example, some older documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to address these limitations and will continue to improve the accessibility of our website over time.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for how we can improve our website, please contact us using the information below.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of our website, please contact us:

Conformance Report

This accessibility statement applies to the Horizon Explorations website, available at https://horizonexplorations.com/index.php.

The website 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.

The decision to aim for Level AA conformance was based on the following considerations:

• The technical feasibility of achieving full conformance.
• The resources available to implement accessibility improvements.
• The impact of accessibility improvements on the user experience for all users.