diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 9382dbe..e36f09b 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/),
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [0.5.0] - 2024-11-07
+
 ### Changed
 
 - Enhanced accessibility check for generic text in the `<A>` component to include applicable ARIA roles.
@@ -84,3 +86,4 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/),
 [0.2.2]: https://github.com/bpetermann/aware-components/releases/tag/v.0.2.2
 [0.3.2]: https://github.com/bpetermann/aware-components/releases/tag/v0.3.2
 [0.4.2]: https://github.com/bpetermann/aware-components/releases/tag/v0.4.2
+[0.5.0]: https://github.com/bpetermann/aware-components/releases/tag/v0.4.2
diff --git a/packages/aware-components/README.md b/packages/aware-components/README.md
index 674d6fd..3909e03 100644
--- a/packages/aware-components/README.md
+++ b/packages/aware-components/README.md
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ The goal is to improve accessibility by ensuring proper usage of naming conventi
 - **Built-in Accessibility Checks**: Each component provides real-time accessibility feedback, including warnings about heading levels, contrast issues, ARIA labels, and more.
 - **Common HTML Elements**: Components are based on familiar HTML elements, making them easy to integrate into existing projects.
 - **Customizable Warnings**: Developers receive accessibility warnings during development, enabling quick fixes and improvements.
+- **Standalone Accessibility Checks**: In addition to components, several standalone accessibility checks are exported for broader use.
 - **Expandable**: While currently focused on accessibility, the library is designed to expand in the future.
 
 ## Stability Warning ⚠️
@@ -91,6 +92,17 @@ function Headings() {
 }
 ```
 
+**Example 3: Standalone Accessibility checks**
+
+In addition to the components, some standalone accessibility checks are exported.
+
+```jsx
+import { isRatioOk, canHaveAriaHidden } from 'aware-components';
+
+console.log(isRatioOk('white', 'black', 'AAA', 18)); // Checks if the contrast ratio between text and background colors meets WCAG level AA or AAA, based on text size.
+console.log(canHaveAriaHidden(SomeComponent())); // Checks if the aria-hidden attribute can be applied to the component.
+```
+
 ## Mix and Match
 
 Most components can be used alongside standard HTML elements. This flexibility allows for easy integration, but for the most comprehensive accessibility insights, consider using `aware-components` for all core elements in your component tree.
diff --git a/packages/aware-components/package.json b/packages/aware-components/package.json
index 595686e..474165b 100644
--- a/packages/aware-components/package.json
+++ b/packages/aware-components/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "aware-components",
   "private": false,
-  "version": "0.4.2",
+  "version": "0.5.0",
   "description": "React components with built-in accessibility checks for common HTML elements.",
   "type": "module",
   "main": "dist/index.umd.js",