Accessibility Statement for Pixel Canvas

Pixel Canvas is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that art and gaming should be accessible to all, regardless of disability. Our commitment to accessibility extends to all aspects of our website, including content creation, design, and development.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Pixel Canvas takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
• Integrate accessibility into our development and design processes.
• Provide ongoing accessibility training for our staff.
• Regularly audit our website to identify and address accessibility issues.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Pixel Canvas 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.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

• Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all images and non-text content. This helps users who rely on screen readers to understand the content.
• 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 meet WCAG guidelines, making content easier to read for users with low vision.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have implemented a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find the information they are looking for.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret and present the information.
• Form Labels and Instructions: All forms have clear labels and instructions to help users understand how to complete them.
• Captions and Transcripts: We provide captions for video content and transcripts for audio content to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Known Accessibility Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, 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.

• Third-Party Content: Some content from third-party providers may not be fully accessible. We are working with our vendors to improve the accessibility of their content.
• Older Articles: Some older articles may not fully meet current accessibility standards. We are in the process of reviewing and updating these articles.

Accessibility Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Pixel Canvas. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website.

• Email: accessibility@pixelc-an-vas.com
• Phone: +1 707-567-1044 (Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM PST)
• Postal Address: 3938 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131, Attn: Accessibility Team

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Pixel Canvas 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 with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

Pixel Canvas assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: the website was self-tested by the company during design and development.
• External evaluation: the website was evaluated externally by accessiBe.

Formal Complaints

If you have a formal accessibility complaint, please follow these steps:

1. Submit your complaint in writing to the Accessibility Team via email or postal address.
2. Include a detailed description of the accessibility issue, the URL where the issue occurred, and any assistive technology you were using.
3. We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 3 business days.
4. We will investigate your complaint and provide a response within 10 business days, outlining the steps we will take to address the issue.

Third-Party Accessibility Tools

While we strive to meet WCAG guidelines, we also recognize the value of third-party accessibility tools. Users may choose to utilize browser extensions or assistive technologies to further customize their browsing experience.

Distribution of this accessibility statement

This statement is distributed on our website and linked from our website footer.

Date

This statement was created on November 7, 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.