Accessibility Statement for Veridian Stage Academy

Veridian Stage Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and services, regardless of ability. In pursuit of this goal, Veridian Stage Academy strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Measures to Support Accessibility

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

• Including accessibility as part of our mission statement.
• Integrating accessibility into our design and development processes.
• Providing accessibility training for our content creators and technical staff.
• Regularly auditing our website for accessibility compliance.
• Using inclusive language and design principles.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Veridian Stage Academy is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

• Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all images and non-text content. This helps users with visual impairments understand the content and purpose of the images.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard alone, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can still access all content and functionality.
• Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations that provide sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read the content.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings without loss of content or functionality.
• Form Labels: All form fields are properly labeled, providing clear instructions and guidance to users.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and complex user interface components.
• Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and jump directly to the main content.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and interpret the page structure.

Known Limitations

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

• Older PDF Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of remediating these documents or providing alternative accessible formats. Workaround: Please contact us if you need assistance accessing information contained in a PDF document. We will be happy to provide the information in an alternative format.
• Third-Party Content: Our website may contain content from third-party sources that may not be fully accessible. We are working with these vendors to improve the accessibility of their content. Workaround: We are actively reviewing third-party content and seeking alternative accessible solutions where necessary.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Veridian Stage Academy. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:

• Phone: (212) 555-ACT1
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Visitor Address: 123 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10001

We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Veridian Stage Academy 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
• ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

Veridian Stage Academy assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:

• Self-evaluation: the website was evaluated internally by our development and accessibility teams.
• External evaluation: the website was evaluated by an independent third-party accessibility consultant, AccessAbility Now, LLC.

Date

This statement was created on November 7, 2024.

Updates

This accessibility statement will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in our website and our ongoing commitment to accessibility.