Accessibility Statement

Thespian Arts Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information. Our aim is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, should have barrier-free access to information and services offered through our website. We are dedicated to making our online content accessible, user-friendly, and inclusive. This includes providing clear navigation, alternative text for images, keyboard navigation, and sufficient color contrast.

Conformance Status

The Thespian Arts Academy website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content may not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented several features to enhance accessibility on our website:

• Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text, enabling users with visual impairments to understand the content of the images.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that sufficient color contrast is used throughout the website to improve readability for users with low vision.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: The website has a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find the information they need.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize text using their browser settings without losing content or functionality.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and interpret the page.
• Form Labels: All form fields have properly associated labels, providing users with clear instructions on what information to enter.
• ARIA Attributes: We utilize ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
• Video Captions: All videos on our website include captions for users who are deaf or hard of hearing. Transcripts are also provided.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Thespian Arts Academy website, 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.

• Third-Party Content: Some third-party content, such as embedded videos or social media feeds, may not be fully accessible. We are working with our vendors to ensure that all content meets accessibility standards.
• Older Documents: Some older documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of updating these documents to meet current accessibility standards. If you need access to a document that is not accessible, please contact us, and we will provide an accessible version.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continually improving our website to ensure it is accessible to everyone. We regularly review our website and content to identify and address any accessibility issues. We conduct regular audits of our website using automated tools and manual testing to identify potential accessibility issues.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Thespian Arts Academy website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers. Your feedback helps us improve the accessibility of our website and provide a better user experience for everyone.

You can contact us by:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +44 7525 323941 (Ask for the Accessibility Officer)
• Postal Address: 15 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8QH, United Kingdom

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Complaints Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you can escalate your complaint to our formal complaints procedure. Please send a detailed written complaint to our Accessibility Officer at the postal address listed above, outlining the specific accessibility issue and the steps you have taken to resolve it. We will acknowledge your complaint within 3 business days and provide a full response within 15 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Thespian Arts 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 with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

Thespian Arts Academy assessed the accessibility of Thespian Arts Academy by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally to verify WCAG 2.1 AA conformance.
• External evaluation: the site was reviewed by a third-party accessibility consultant.

Date

This statement was created on 12 November 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.