Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At StageLight Academy, we are deeply committed to ensuring that our website and online resources are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities. This commitment reflects our core values of inclusivity and respect for all individuals.

We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, which are widely recognized as the international standard for web accessibility. 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 efforts are ongoing as we continuously work to improve the accessibility of our digital assets.

Our commitment extends beyond mere compliance with legal requirements. We view accessibility as an integral part of creating a user-friendly and engaging experience for all visitors. By making our website accessible, we aim to empower individuals with disabilities to fully participate in our online community, access our educational resources, and pursue their passion for acting.

Measures to Support Accessibility

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

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content in a meaningful way, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret and navigate the page.
• Alternative Text: All images and non-text elements have descriptive alternative text (alt text) that provides context and meaning to users who cannot see the images.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can still access all content and functionality.
• Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to ensure readability for users with low vision or color blindness.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We provide clear and consistent navigation menus and site structure to help users easily find the information they need.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without loss of content or functionality.
• Form Accessibility: Our forms are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos include captions and transcripts for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits to identify and address any accessibility issues.
• Ongoing Training: Our team receives ongoing training on accessibility best practices to ensure that we are always up-to-date with the latest standards and techniques.
• Assistive Technology Compatibility: Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software.

We are actively working to enhance the accessibility of older content and continuously improve our website's accessibility as new technologies and standards emerge. Our goal is to provide a seamless and inclusive online experience for all users.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

To further enhance the accessibility of our website, StageLight Academy has implemented the following specific features:

• ARIA Attributes: We utilize ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional semantic information to assistive technologies, enhancing the user experience for individuals with disabilities.
• Skip Navigation Link: A "skip to main content" link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and quickly access the main content.
• Focus Indicators: Clear and visible focus indicators are provided for all interactive elements, ensuring that keyboard users can easily track their location on the page.
• Heading Structure: We use a logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.) to organize our content, making it easier for users to understand the page's hierarchy and navigate with assistive technologies.
• Table Accessibility: Tables are properly structured with appropriate headers and captions, making them accessible to screen readers.
• Link Text: Link text is descriptive and meaningful, providing users with clear information about the destination of the link. Avoided generic terms like "click here."
• JavaScript Accessibility: JavaScript is used in a way that does not impede accessibility. All interactive elements have accessible alternatives for users who cannot use JavaScript.

These features are designed to enhance the usability of our website for users with a variety of disabilities, ensuring that everyone can access our content and services effectively.

Feedback and Contact Information

We are always striving to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know. Your feedback is valuable and will help us to make our website more accessible to everyone.

Please contact us using the information below:

• Email: accessibility@stagelightacademy.com
• Phone: (617) 555-2222
• Address: StageLight Academy, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and address any accessibility issues as quickly as possible.

Feedback Form

You can also use the form below to provide us with feedback: