Accessibility at StageReady Academy

Accessibility Statement

StageReady Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all people. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Our aim is to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Our Commitment

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA. These guidelines outline four main principles that websites should be: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR). By adhering to these principles, we make our website more accessible to people with disabilities.

Measures to Support Accessibility

StageReady Academy takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Integrating accessibility into our design and development processes.
• Providing alternative text for images and other non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Using clear and simple language.
• Providing keyboard navigation and focus indicators.
• Using semantic HTML to structure content.
• Regularly testing our website for accessibility issues using automated tools and manual testing.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

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

• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users to access all content and functionality without a mouse.
• Alternative Text: All images and non-text elements have descriptive alternative text, providing context for users who cannot see the images.
• Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors, making it easier for users with low vision to read the content.
• Clear and Consistent Structure: The website uses a clear and consistent heading structure, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the content.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings, allowing them to adjust the font size to their preference.
• Form Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels and instructions for each field.
• Video Captions: All video content includes captions or transcripts, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Accessibility Compliance Details

Our website undergoes regular accessibility audits to ensure ongoing compliance with WCAG 2.1 level AA standards. These audits are conducted by independent accessibility experts, and we are committed to addressing any issues identified in a timely manner. We use a combination of automated testing tools and manual reviews to assess the accessibility of our website.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. We are aware of the following potential issues:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions.
• Third-party plugins or embedded content may not always be fully accessible. We are working with our vendors to address these issues.

Assistive Technologies

This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers, such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Screen magnifiers, such as ZoomText and MAGic.
• Speech recognition software, such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
• Keyboard navigation.

Browser Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with the following web browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest version)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
• Safari (latest version)
• Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Exceptions

While we strive to make all content accessible, there are some exceptions. Certain legacy content, such as archived documents, may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We are actively working to remediate these issues.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at (415) 555-3456. Please provide specific details about the accessibility issue you encountered, including the web page URL and the type of assistive technology you were using.

Accessibility Conformance Report

Conformance Status

WCAG 2.1 Level	Conformance Status	Remarks
Level A	Fully Conformant	All Level A success criteria are met.
Level AA	Partially Conformant	Most Level AA success criteria are met, with some exceptions as noted above.
Level AAA	Not Applicable	Level AAA conformance is not a primary goal.

Formal Approvals of this Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement has been reviewed and approved by:

• Elena Ramirez, Chief Technology Officer, StageReady Academy
• David Chen, Accessibility Consultant, Accessible Web Solutions

Provide Feedback

We are always looking for ways to improve the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you have any feedback or suggestions. You can contact our accessibility team at [email protected] or call us at (415) 555-3456.