Our Commitment to Accessibility

At The Lumina Acting Academy, we are dedicated to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities. To achieve this goal, we have designed and developed our website with accessibility in mind, adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

The WCAG are a set of internationally recognized guidelines for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. These guidelines cover a wide range of recommendations for making content more accessible. We have strived to meet the WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, which include:

Specific Accessibility Features

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

Alternative Text for Images

All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text). This text provides a textual alternative to the image, allowing users who are blind or visually impaired to understand the content and purpose of the image. Our alt text is concise and accurately reflects the content of each image. For example, instead of "image," we use descriptions like "Students performing a scene on stage" or "Portrait of Eleanor Vance, a seasoned acting professor."

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard alone. Users can access all interactive elements, such as links, buttons, and form fields, using the Tab key to navigate and the Enter key to activate. We have also ensured that the focus order is logical and intuitive, allowing users to easily understand the structure and flow of the page. A skip-to-content link is provided at the top of each page to allow users to bypass the navigation menu and jump directly to the main content.

Color Contrast

We have carefully selected color combinations that provide sufficient contrast between text and background. This ensures that users with low vision or color blindness can easily read the content on our website. We use tools to verify that our color contrast ratios meet or exceed the WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements.

Screen Reader Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with screen reader software, such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. We have used semantic HTML to structure our content in a way that is easily understood by screen readers. We have also provided appropriate ARIA attributes to enhance the screen reader experience, such as specifying the roles of elements and providing labels for form fields. Aria labels are used to add descriptions to images and other elements where the alt attribute doesn’t provide enough context.

Heading Structure

We use a logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.) to organize our content. This helps users understand the structure and hierarchy of the page, and it also makes it easier for screen reader users to navigate the content.

Form Accessibility

All form fields on our website are properly labeled, and we provide clear instructions and error messages to assist users in completing the forms. We have also ensured that our forms are accessible to keyboard users and screen reader users.

Video Captions and Transcripts

We strive to provide captions and transcripts for all video content on our website. This allows users who are deaf or hard of hearing to understand the content of the videos. We also provide audio descriptions for videos where visual information is essential to understanding the content.

Resizable Text

Users can easily increase or decrease the text size on our website using their browser settings. This allows users with low vision to read the content more comfortably.

Ongoing Accessibility Efforts

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website to identify and address any accessibility issues. We also stay up-to-date on the latest accessibility standards and best practices.

Accessibility Training

Our team members receive regular training on web accessibility best practices. This training ensures that our team is knowledgeable about accessibility standards and how to implement them in their work.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, we may occasionally include content from third-party sources. We are not responsible for the accessibility of this third-party content. However, we will make every effort to choose third-party providers who are committed to accessibility.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you encounter any accessibility issues on our website, please let us know. We value your feedback and will do our best to address any issues promptly. You can contact us using the following information:

When reporting an accessibility issue, please provide as much detail as possible, including the URL of the page where you encountered the issue, a description of the problem, and the assistive technology you were using.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility issue, you have the right to file a formal complaint. You can submit a formal complaint to the Accessibility Compliance Department at the above address or via email. We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within five business days and will provide a detailed response within twenty business days.

Contact Information for Accessibility Inquiries

For general accessibility inquiries or requests for assistance, please contact our Accessibility Officer:

Statement Review

This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect our ongoing commitment to accessibility. The statement was last updated on October 26, 2023.

Accessibility Tools and Resources

We encourage you to explore the following tools and resources to further enhance your web accessibility experience:

Thank you for visiting The Lumina Acting Academy website. We hope you have an enjoyable and accessible experience.