Accessibility Statement for Acting Academy Online

Acting Academy Online is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Our goal is to provide a website that is accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and opportunities, regardless of their abilities. We are dedicated to creating a website that is inclusive and accessible to all users, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, motor, or other impairments. We are actively working to identify and remove accessibility barriers and to implement best practices in web accessibility.

Conformance Status

The Acting Academy Online website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features Implemented

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
• Alternative Text: All images and non-text content have meaningful alternative text descriptions, allowing screen readers to convey the content to visually impaired users.
• 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 selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision to read the content.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size using their browser settings, allowing them to customize the viewing experience to their individual needs.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have designed a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they are looking for.
• Form Labels: All form fields have clear and descriptive labels, making it easier for users to understand the purpose of each field.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of interactive elements.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All video content includes captions and transcripts, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Ongoing Efforts to Maintain Accessibility

Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website and conduct accessibility audits to identify and address any issues that may arise. We also provide training to our staff on web accessibility best practices, ensuring that they are equipped to create accessible content.

Assistive Technologies

We have tested our website with a variety of assistive technologies to ensure compatibility and usability. These technologies include, but are not limited to:

• Screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS)
• Screen magnifiers (e.g., ZoomText, Magnifier)
• Speech recognition software (e.g., Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
• Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations on our website. We are aware of the following potential issues:

• Some older documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these documents or provide accessible alternatives.
• Third-party content (e.g., embedded videos from external platforms) may not be fully accessible. We encourage users to report any accessibility issues with third-party content to us, and we will work with the content providers to address them.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Acting Academy Online website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at Contact Us. Your input is valuable and will help us to improve the accessibility of our website for all users.

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within [Number] business days and will take appropriate action to address any issues reported.

Alternative Formats

If you require information from our website in an alternative format (e.g., large print, audio), please contact us at Contact Us with your request. We will do our best to provide the information in a format that meets your needs.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you encounter any accessibility issues while using our website, please provide us with the following information:

• The URL (web address) of the page where you encountered the issue.
• A description of the accessibility issue you experienced.
• The type of assistive technology you were using (if applicable).
• Your contact information (email address or phone number).

Accessibility Standards Used

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated periodically to reflect our ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website. The last review was completed on October 26, 2024.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Acting Academy Online 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 to the accessibility standards used.

Enforcement Procedure

We take accessibility seriously and are committed to addressing any accessibility concerns promptly and effectively. If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may contact us again with further details. We will escalate the issue to a senior member of our team who will investigate the matter and provide a further response.