Accessibility Statement for StageCraft Academy

StageCraft Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities. To uphold this commitment, we are dedicated to:

• Providing a website that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.
• Implementing accessibility features and best practices throughout our website.
• Regularly testing our website for accessibility and making necessary improvements.
• Training our staff on accessibility principles and best practices.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

• Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text to convey their meaning to users of assistive technologies.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: The website has a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find what they are looking for.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make the content readable for users with low vision.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website 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.
• Forms Accessibility: All form elements are properly labeled and accessible to users with disabilities.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos include captions and transcripts to make the content accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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. StageCraft 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.

Known Issues

Despite our best efforts, we are aware of some accessibility issues on our website:

• Some older documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these documents or provide accessible alternatives.
• Certain interactive elements may not be fully compatible with all assistive technologies. We are actively investigating and addressing these issues.

Testing and Evaluation

StageCraft Academy regularly tests our website for accessibility using a combination of automated tools and manual evaluations. We use tools such as:

• WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool
• Accessibility Insights for Web
• Screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS)

These tests help us identify and address accessibility issues to ensure that our website remains accessible to all users.

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:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 020 7946 0873
• Address: StageCraft Academy, 221B Baker Street, London, NW1 6XE, UK

We will do our best to respond to your feedback promptly and address any accessibility concerns.

Accessibility Table

Summary of Accessibility Features and Compliance

Feature	Description	WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
Alternative Text	Descriptive text for all images.	Yes
Keyboard Navigation	Full website navigation using the keyboard.	Yes
Color Contrast	Sufficient contrast between text and background.	Yes
Resizable Text	Text can be resized without loss of content.	Yes
Semantic HTML	Using semantic elements for content structure.	Yes
Forms Accessibility	Forms are properly labeled and accessible.	Yes
Video Captions	Captions and transcripts for all videos.	Yes
Legacy Documents	Older documents may not be fully accessible.	Partial
Interactive Elements	Compatibility with all assistive technologies.	Partial

Ongoing Efforts

StageCraft Academy is committed to ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website. We are continuously monitoring our website for accessibility issues and making necessary updates and improvements. We are also working to:

• Conduct regular accessibility audits and testing.
• Provide accessibility training to our staff.
• Incorporate accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.

Formal Complaints

If you have a formal complaint regarding the accessibility of StageCraft Academy's website, please submit it in writing to [email protected]. We will acknowledge your complaint within five business days and provide an estimated timeline for resolution. We are committed to addressing all accessibility complaints promptly and effectively.

Third-Party Content

Please note that StageCraft Academy's website may contain content provided by third parties, such as embedded videos or social media feeds. While we strive to ensure the accessibility of all content, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage users to contact the third-party content providers directly for accessibility support.

Accessibility Policy Updates

This accessibility statement will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect our ongoing efforts to improve accessibility. We encourage you to check this page periodically for the latest information.

This statement was last updated on October 26, 2023.