Accessibility Statement for Directing Mastery Academy

Directing Mastery 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, level AA.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of disability. To uphold this belief, we are dedicated to providing a website that is easy to use and accessible to people with disabilities. Our efforts include:

• 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 compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
• Providing keyboard navigation support.
• Ensuring forms are accessible and easy to use.
• Regularly auditing and testing our website for accessibility.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Directing Mastery Academy takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits using both automated tools and manual testing to identify and address any accessibility issues.
• Training: Our development and content creation teams receive ongoing training on accessibility best practices.
• Design for Accessibility: We incorporate accessibility considerations into our design process from the outset.
• Assistive Technology Compatibility: We ensure our website is compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software.
• User Feedback: We actively solicit feedback from users with disabilities to help us improve the accessibility of our website.

Specific Accessibility Features

The following features have been implemented to enhance the accessibility of our website:

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers to understand the context and relationships between different elements.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of interactive elements and dynamic content.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
• Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text, allowing users who cannot see the images to understand their content.
• Color Contrast: We ensure that all text has sufficient contrast with its background, making it easier for users with low vision to read the content.
• Form Accessibility: Our forms are designed to be accessible to users with disabilities, with clear labels, error messages, and keyboard navigation support.

Accessibility Standards

Directing Mastery Academy adheres to the following accessibility standards:

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

Ongoing Effort

Our commitment to accessibility is ongoing. We continually review our website and make updates to improve accessibility for everyone. We recognize that accessibility is a journey, not a destination, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations on our website. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known Accessibility Limitations

Issue	Potential Solution	Status
Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible.	We are working to convert older documents into accessible formats. In the meantime, please contact us if you need assistance accessing any PDF documents.	Ongoing
Certain third-party plugins may not be fully accessible.	We are evaluating alternative plugins that meet accessibility standards.	In Progress

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us using the information below:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (323) 555-3456
• Postal Address: 6253 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a formal complaint with our Accessibility Officer, Eleanor Vance. Complaints can be sent to the email address listed above, with the subject line "Accessibility Complaint". Please include a detailed description of the accessibility issue, the URL where the issue occurred, and any steps we can take to reproduce the issue.

Alternative Access

If you are unable to access certain content or features on our website due to a disability, please contact us, and we will provide you with an alternative way to access the information or service you need. This may include providing the information in a different format, such as a text-based document, or offering assistance over the phone.

Enforcement Procedure

We are committed to resolving accessibility issues in a timely and effective manner. Our enforcement procedure includes the following steps:

1. We will acknowledge receipt of your feedback or complaint within 2 business days.
2. We will investigate the issue and determine the best course of action.
3. We will implement the necessary changes to address the accessibility issue.
4. We will notify you when the issue has been resolved.

Accessibility Officer

Directing Mastery Academy has designated an Accessibility Officer to oversee our accessibility efforts. The Accessibility Officer is responsible for ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone and for responding to accessibility feedback and complaints. Our current Accessibility Officer is Eleanor Vance, and she can be reached at [email protected] or (323) 555-3456.

Date

This statement was last updated on October 27, 2023.