Emerald Coast Acting Academy

Accessibility Statement

Emerald Coast Acting Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We believe that all individuals, regardless of ability, should have equal access to our website and online content. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.

Our Commitment

Our dedication to accessibility extends beyond mere compliance; we strive to create an inclusive and user-friendly experience for all visitors. We understand that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to regularly reviewing and updating our website to address any accessibility barriers.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Emerald Coast Acting Academy takes the following measures to ensure the accessibility of our website:

• Consistent Design and Structure: We maintain a consistent and predictable website structure to facilitate easy navigation.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML tags to provide clear meaning and structure to our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret.
• Alternative Text for Images: All images include descriptive alternative text, allowing users who cannot see the images to understand their content.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can still access all content.
• Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background to improve readability for users with low vision.
• 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 and instructions, ensuring that all users can complete them successfully.
• Video Captions: All video content is captioned to provide access for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Conformance Status

The Emerald Coast Acting Academy website 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.

Accessibility Features

We've incorporated several key accessibility features into our website, including:

• Screen Reader Compatibility: Our website is designed to be compatible with popular screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Skip Navigation Link: A "skip to main content" link is provided at the top of each page to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We use a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find the information they need.
• Descriptive Link Text: We use descriptive link text to provide users with clear information about the destination of each link.
• No Flashing Content: Our website avoids the use of flashing or rapidly moving content that could trigger seizures.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Emerald Coast Acting Academy's website 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

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to continuous improvement and regularly review our website to identify and address any accessibility issues. We conduct regular audits using automated tools and manual testing to ensure that our website remains accessible.

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. You can reach our Accessibility Coordinator, Beatrice Mallory, at [email protected] or by phone at (850) 555-ACT1 (2281). We will do our best to respond to your inquiry promptly and address any concerns.

Accessibility Support Contact

If you need assistance with any aspect of our website, or if you would like to request an alternative format for any content, please contact our Accessibility Support team:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (850) 555-ACT2 (2282)
• Mailing Address: Emerald Coast Acting Academy, 123 Main Street, Suite 400, Destin, FL 32541

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, some limitations may exist. Please be aware that older archived content may not fully conform to current accessibility standards. We are working to address these issues on an ongoing basis.

Here are some potential limitations and possible alternatives:

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility inquiry, you have the right to file a formal complaint. Complaints can be submitted in writing to the following address:

Emerald Coast Acting Academy
Attn: Legal Department - Accessibility Compliance
123 Main Street, Suite 400
Destin, FL 32541

We take all complaints seriously and will investigate them thoroughly.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not under our control. Emerald Coast Acting Academy is not responsible for the accessibility of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the accessibility statements of any third-party websites they visit.

Browser Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of web browsers, including:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

We recommend using the latest version of your browser for the best experience.

Updates to This Statement

This accessibility statement is subject to change. We will post any updates to this statement on our website. We encourage you to review this statement periodically to stay informed about our ongoing efforts to improve accessibility.

This statement was last updated on October 26, 2024.