Accessibility Statement for Directing Mastery Academy

Directing Mastery Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, cognitive, motor, and speech impairments.

Our commitment includes:

• Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Using clear and consistent navigation.
• Making our website keyboard accessible.
• Providing captions and transcripts for video and audio content.
• Ensuring our website is compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers.
• Regularly reviewing and updating our website to maintain accessibility standards.

Accessibility Features

Directing Mastery Academy has implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

• Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text, allowing users with visual impairments to understand the content of the images.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard, enabling users who cannot use a mouse to access all content.
• Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to improve readability for users with low vision.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and interpret the information.
• Forms Accessibility: All forms are designed with accessibility in mind, including proper labeling and instructions to assist users in completing them.
• Skip Navigation Link: A "Skip to Main Content" link is provided to allow users to bypass the navigation menu and jump directly to the main content of the page.

We are committed to regularly testing our website with assistive technologies and making necessary improvements to ensure ongoing accessibility.

Ongoing Efforts

Directing Mastery Academy recognizes that accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

• Conducting regular accessibility audits of our website.
• Providing accessibility training to our staff.
• Seeking feedback from users with disabilities to identify areas for improvement.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and guidelines.

We utilize automated testing tools and manual reviews to identify and address accessibility issues. Our development team is dedicated to implementing accessibility best practices in all aspects of our website development.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Directing Mastery Academy website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us using the information below. Your input is valuable and will help us enhance the accessibility of our website for all users.

Please provide specific details, such as the URL of the page where you encountered the issue and the type of assistive technology you were using. We will make every effort to address your concerns and make the necessary improvements.

Contact Information

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (213) 555-3456
• Address: Accessibility Team, Directing Mastery Academy, 6363 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within two business days. Thank you for helping us make the Directing Mastery Academy website accessible to everyone.

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure the accessibility of all content, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage third-party providers to adhere to accessibility best practices and are working to promote accessibility awareness among our partners.

Browser Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of browsers and assistive technologies. We recommend using the latest version of your browser for the best experience. Supported browsers include:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

We regularly test our website with different browsers and assistive technologies to ensure compatibility.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations in the accessibility of our website. We are aware of the following potential issues and are working to address them:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these documents with accessible versions.
• Certain embedded videos may lack captions or transcripts. We are in the process of adding captions and transcripts to all video content.

We are committed to resolving these issues as quickly as possible.

Accessibility Standards

Directing Mastery Academy is committed to following the following accessibility standards:

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

We regularly review our website against these standards to ensure ongoing compliance.