Accessibility Statement
Thespian Arts Academy 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, levels A and AA.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services on our website, regardless of disability. To uphold this commitment, we have implemented various measures to enhance accessibility.
Accessibility Features
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand the purpose and relationships of different page elements.
- Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text (alt text) to provide meaningful information to users who are unable to see the images. For example, the logo in the header has the alternative text "Thespian Arts Academy Logo," and the images of instructors include their names and titles like "Headshot of Eleanor Vance, Head of Acting."
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Color Contrast: We have carefully chosen color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision to read the content. The primary color #e4d802 and the dark color #212529 are used judiciously to provide visual interest while maintaining accessibility.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: We provide clear and consistent navigation menus and links to help users easily find the information they need. The main navigation includes links to "Home," "Courses," "Instructors," and "Contact," ensuring a smooth user journey.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size using their browser settings to suit their individual needs.
- Form Accessibility: Our forms are designed with proper labels and instructions to make them accessible to users with disabilities. The contact form includes clear labels like "Name," "Email," and "Message," and the `aria-required="true"` attribute is used to indicate required fields.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements. The navigation elements use `aria-label` to provide context for screen reader users, such as `aria-label="Main Navigation"` and `aria-label="Footer Navigation"`.
- Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive and adapts to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring a consistent and accessible experience across all platforms.
- Focus Indicators: Clear focus indicators are provided for interactive elements to help keyboard users easily see which element is currently selected. This is achieved through the CSS `outline` property.
Conformance Status
This website endeavors to conform to level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
Non-Accessible Content
Despite our best efforts, some content may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to address these issues.
Known Accessibility Issues
Currently, we are aware of the following potential accessibility issues:
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions.
- The testimonial slider is functional and provides information, but it may not be fully accessible to screen reader users in its current implementation. We are exploring alternative implementations to enhance accessibility.
Accessibility Evaluation Approaches
Thespian Arts Academy uses the following approaches to evaluate the accessibility of its website:
- Self-evaluation: We regularly conduct internal audits of our website to identify and address accessibility issues.
- External Audits: We periodically engage third-party accessibility experts to conduct comprehensive audits and provide recommendations for improvement.
- User Feedback: We encourage users to provide feedback on the accessibility of our website and use this feedback to inform our ongoing accessibility efforts.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers:
- Phone: (212) 555-0123
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Postal address: 123 Actor's Lane, New York, NY 10001
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of this website 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
- ARIA
Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Thespian Arts Academy website, 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.
| Issue | Description | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| PDF Documents | Some older PDF documents may not be fully tagged for accessibility. | We are working to convert these documents to accessible HTML pages or provide tagged PDF versions. In the meantime, please contact us for assistance. |
| Testimonial Slider | The dynamic testimonial slider may pose challenges for some screen reader users. | We are exploring alternative implementations of the testimonial section to improve accessibility, such as a static list of testimonials. |
This table outlines the known limitations of our website's accessibility and the steps we are taking to address them.
Assessment Approach
Thespian Arts Academy assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The website was self-tested by developers and designers throughout the development lifecycle.
- External evaluation: The website was evaluated by a third-party accessibility consultant, Access Insights Inc.
Formal Complaints
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days, and to propose a solution within 10 business days.
Formal Approval of this accessibility statement
This Accessibility Statement is approved by:
Eliza Hawthorne, Head of Web Development, Thespian Arts Academy
Date
This statement was created on November 7, 2024, and will be reviewed and updated as necessary.
Browse our Website
Explore other pages on our website to learn more about Thespian Arts Academy:
- Home - Return to the main page of Thespian Arts Academy.
- Courses - Discover the wide range of acting and performing arts courses we offer.
- Instructors - Meet our experienced and talented instructors.
- Contact - Get in touch with us for any questions or inquiries.
- Privacy Policy - Learn about our commitment to protecting your privacy.
- Terms & Conditions - Review the terms and conditions of using our website and services.
- Cookies Policy - Understand how we use cookies on our website.