Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Asterism is 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 aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

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.

joinasterism.com 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.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

• Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is available using a keyboard. You can use Tab to navigate through interactive elements and Enter to activate them.
• Screen Reader Support: Our pages use semantic HTML and ARIA attributes to provide context for screen reader users.
• Color Contrast: We maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators are provided for all interactive elements.
• Alternative Text: Images include appropriate alternative text descriptions.
• Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
• Dark Mode: A dark color scheme option is available to reduce eye strain and improve readability.
• Skip Links: Skip navigation links are provided to bypass repeated content.
• Form Labels: All form inputs have associated labels for clarity.
• Error Identification: Form errors are clearly identified and described in text.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations:

• Code Blocks: Some code examples may not be fully accessible to screen readers due to syntax highlighting. We provide plain text alternatives where possible.
• Third-Party Content: Some third-party content embedded on our site may not fully meet accessibility standards.
• PDF Documents: Some downloadable PDF documents may not be fully accessible. Contact us for alternative formats.
• Interactive Charts: Analytics charts may have limited accessibility. Data tables are provided as alternatives.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Our website is designed to work with current versions of:

• Chrome (and Chrome-based browsers)
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of joinasterism.com. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Email: accessibility@joinasterism.com
• Support: Submit a support ticket
• GitHub: Open an issue

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Assessment Approach

Asterism assesses the accessibility of our website through the following methods:

• Self-evaluation using automated testing tools (axe, Lighthouse)
• Manual testing with keyboard navigation
• Testing with screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA)
• User feedback and bug reports

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may escalate your complaint through the following channels:

• United States: File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division or the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
• European Union: Contact your national equality body or submit a complaint to the European Commission.
• United Kingdom: Contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of joinasterism.com relies on the following technologies to work with your web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML5
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.