Accessibility Statement

Thespian Arts Academy is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many available standards and guidelines.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Our website endeavors to conform to Level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1).

Measures to Support Accessibility

Thespian Arts Academy takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
• Integrate accessibility into our development processes.
• Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
• Regularly evaluate our website using automated and manual testing methods.

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. Thespian Arts Academy 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 elements. This allows users who are blind or visually impaired to understand the content of images using screen readers.
• 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 sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make content easily readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website has a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they are looking for.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
• Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions, making it easy for users to understand how to fill out forms.
• Use of ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, such as screen readers.
• Skip Navigation Link: A "Skip to Main Content" link is provided to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and go directly to the main content of the page.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and interpret the page.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website include captions and transcripts, making them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Ongoing Efforts

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website and make updates to ensure that it meets the latest accessibility standards.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Thespian Arts Academy, 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.

Known limitations for Thespian Arts Academy:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions.
• Third-party content integrated into our website may not always be fully accessible. We are working with our vendors to ensure that all content is accessible.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Thespian Arts Academy. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:

• Phone: (213) 555-1212
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Visitor address: 123 Arts Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90001

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Assessment Approach

Thespian Arts Academy assessed the accessibility of Thespian Arts Academy by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: Thespian Arts Academy evaluated the accessibility of the website internally using accessibility testing tools and manual review.
• External evaluation: Periodically, Thespian Arts Academy employs third-party accessibility consultants to conduct comprehensive audits of the website.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you can file a formal complaint with the United States Department of Justice:

U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
Washington, D.C. 20530

Contact Information for Accessibility Issues

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

• Accessibility Officer: Evelyn Reed
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (213) 555-1212
• Address: 123 Arts Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90001

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