Accessibility Statement
The internet has become an essential part of our lives, providing access to information, communication, and countless services. We believe everyone deserves equal access to this vast digital landscape, regardless of ability. That’s why Riveo Creative is committed to prioritize website accessibility, which ensures our website is usable by everyone, including people with disabilities.
Website accessibility is not just about compliance with regulations; it’s about creating an inclusive digital experience. By making our website accessible, we open doors to a wider audience and ensure everyone can benefit from the information and resources we offer. Our commitment to website accessibility reflects our core values of empowerment, impact, integrity, excellence, and creativity.
Our Commitments
We aim to comply with:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Section 508
We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website for all users. Our goal is to achieve full WCAG AA conformance by December 2025.
We’ve already implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website, including:
- Text: We use clear, easy-to-read text, and follow the WCAG’s color contrast ratio recommendations so that text can be read by people with low vision.
- Images: We provide well-written alt tags for all images so that visually impaired users can understand them.
- Video and audio: We provide clear and accurate closed captions for videos.
- Navigation: We ensure that our website has consistent navigation and design elements throughout so that users who rely on consistent design and navigation can understand the structure of the website.
- Headings: We organize our content structure using appropriate headings to create a nice flow for users to follow.
Ongoing Efforts
We are working on implementing more features to enhance the accessibility of our website, including:
- Video and audio: We are working to provide clear and accurate transcripts for video and audio content. We are also working to provide audio descriptions to our video content.
Testing Methods
We employ a combination of accessibility testing methods to identify and address any accessibility barriers:
Automated Testing Tools
We leverage automated accessibility testing tools to scan our website’s code for potential accessibility issues. These tools identify areas that may not conform to WCAG guidelines, such as missing alternative text descriptions for images or improper color contrast ratios.
While automated tools are efficient for catching a wide range of common accessibility issues, they have limitations. They may miss complex accessibility barriers or generate false positives requiring manual verification.
Manual Testing
Our team conducts manual testing using a variety of assistive technologies commonly employed by people with disabilities. This includes:
- Screen Readers: We test the website with popular screen readers like Voiceover (macOS), NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) and JAWS (Job Access With Speech) to ensure content is presented accurately and users can navigate effectively using screen reader functionalities.
- Keyboard Navigation: We test the website using only the keyboard to navigate all interactive elements (menus, buttons, forms) and ensure a smooth experience for users who rely on keyboard input.
- Color Contrast Checkers: We manually verify that color contrast between text and background meets WCAG guidelines for readability, especially for users with low vision.
User Testing with People with Disabilities
We understand that the ultimate test of website accessibility is by users with disabilities themselves. We are actively seeking opportunities to involve people with disabilities in the testing process. This provides invaluable real-world feedback on how users experience the website and helps identify areas for improvement that automated and manual testing might miss.
Contact Us
If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us at info@riveocreative.com. We welcome your feedback and will make every effort to address any issues promptly.
