Our Accessibility Efforts

Directing Mastery Academy strives to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are committed to making our website accessible in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA.

To achieve this, we have implemented several measures, including:

• Providing alternative text for images and other non-text elements.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Using clear and simple language.
• Making our website navigable using a keyboard.
• Structuring our content using semantic HTML.
• Regularly testing our website for accessibility.
• Providing transcripts and captions for video and audio content.
• Ensuring forms are accessible and easy to use.
• Developing a responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes and devices.

We use automated tools and manual testing to regularly evaluate our website's accessibility. Our development team receives ongoing training on accessibility best practices to ensure new content and features are accessible from the outset. We also engage with accessibility consultants to provide expert advice and guidance.

Our ongoing efforts include:

• Reviewing and updating our website's content to improve accessibility.
• Conducting user testing with individuals with disabilities.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and technologies.
• Developing and maintaining an accessibility policy.

We are dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive experience for all visitors to our website.

Accessibility Standards Compliance

We aim to adhere to the following accessibility standards:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): We strive to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, which covers a wide range of recommendations for making Web content more accessible.
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: We aim to comply with Section 508 standards, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access to and use by individuals who are not individuals with disabilities.

We continuously monitor our website and make improvements as needed to maintain and enhance accessibility.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with a variety of assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers, such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Screen magnifiers.
• Voice recognition software.
• Keyboard navigation.

We test our website with these technologies to ensure that users with disabilities can access and use our content effectively. If you encounter any difficulties using our website with an assistive technology, please contact us, and we will do our best to assist you.

Below is a table outlining compatibility testing with assistive technologies:

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know. You can contact us using the following methods:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (213) 555-3456
• Mail: Directing Mastery Academy, Accessibility Department, 548 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Please provide as much detail as possible about the issue you are experiencing, including the web page address, the assistive technology you are using, and the steps you took to reproduce the problem. We will do our best to respond to your feedback promptly and address any accessibility issues.

We are committed to working with you to ensure that our website is accessible to everyone.

Alternative Formats

If you require content from our website in an alternative format, such as large print, braille, or audio, please contact us, and we will do our best to provide it to you.

Third-Party Content

Some of our web pages contain links to third-party websites or content. Directing Mastery Academy is not responsible for the accessibility of third-party websites or content. We encourage you to review the accessibility statements of any third-party websites you visit.

Policy Updates

This accessibility statement is subject to change without notice. We encourage you to review this statement periodically for updates.

Contact Person for Accessibility Matters

Please contact our dedicated Accessibility Officer, Eleanor Vance, with any specific inquiries or concerns about the accessibility of our website. Eleanor can be reached at [email protected] or by calling (213) 555-7890.