Our Commitment to Accessibility
At Directing Mastery Academy, located in the vibrant heart of Hollywood, California, we believe that everyone should have equal access to information and resources, including our online content. We are dedicated to ensuring that our website, DirectingMasteryAcademy.com, is accessible to people with disabilities. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many available standards and guidelines.
This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to provide an inclusive online experience.
Standards Compliance
Directing Mastery Academy strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for all people.
Accessibility Features Implemented
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML tags to structure our content logically, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
- Alternative Text: All images and non-text elements have descriptive alternative text, ensuring that users who cannot see the images can still understand their content.
- 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.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings without losing content or functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website has a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
- Forms and Labels: All form fields are properly labeled, and instructions are provided to help users complete them accurately.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of interactive elements and provide additional information to assistive technologies.
Specific Accessibility Measures
Directing Mastery Academy has taken the following measures to ensure accessibility:
- Include a "skip to content" link to bypass repetitive navigation elements.
- Ensure all interactive elements are keyboard accessible.
- Provide text alternatives for all non-text content.
- Use sufficient color contrast.
- Use clear and consistent language.
- Provide controls to pause, stop, or hide moving or blinking content.
- Use headings and labels to structure content.
Supported Browsers and Assistive Technologies
Directing Mastery Academy is designed to be compatible with the following browsers and assistive technologies:
- Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
- Operating system accessibility features such as zoom and high contrast.
Ongoing Efforts
We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website to identify and address any accessibility issues. Our team receives ongoing training on accessibility best practices. We welcome feedback from our users on how we can improve our website's accessibility.
Exceptions
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some areas of our website that are not yet fully accessible. This may be due to the complexity of the content or the use of third-party tools and plugins. We are working to address these issues as quickly as possible.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Directing Mastery Academy. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, please let us know. Your feedback will help us improve the accessibility of our website for everyone.
You can contact us at:
Accessibility Coordinator: Dr. Vivian Holloway
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (323) 460-4321 ext. 222
Mailing Address: 6363 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028
Formal Complaints
If you have a formal complaint about the accessibility of Directing Mastery Academy's website, please submit your complaint in writing to the Accessibility Coordinator at the contact information listed above. We will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action to address the issue.
Accessibility Checklist
We use the following checklist to ensure that our website is accessible:
| Item | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Text | All images have descriptive alternative text. | Complete |
| Keyboard Navigation | The website is fully navigable using a keyboard. | Complete |
| Color Contrast | Sufficient color contrast is used for text and background. | Complete |
| Resizable Text | Users can resize the text without losing content. | Complete |
| Semantic HTML | Semantic HTML tags are used to structure content. | Complete |
| Forms and Labels | Form fields are properly labeled. | Complete |
| ARIA Attributes | ARIA attributes are used to enhance accessibility. | Complete |
Policy Review and Updates
This Accessibility Statement will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in our practices and standards. Last updated: October 26, 2023.
Third-Party Content
Our website may include content from third-party sources, such as videos, social media feeds, or advertisements. While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage third-party content providers to adhere to accessibility standards.