Accessibility Statement
Commitment to Accessibility
At Directing Mastery Academy, located in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles at 6363 Sunset Blvd, we are committed to ensuring that our website and online resources are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities. Our mission is to provide high-quality film education to aspiring directors and filmmakers, and accessibility is a core part of that mission. We strive to create an inclusive and user-friendly online environment for all our students, instructors, and visitors.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Directing Mastery Academy takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Conformance to Standards: We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
- Assistive Technology Compatibility: We design our website to be compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers, speech recognition software, and screen magnifiers. We regularly test our website with these technologies to ensure optimal performance.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, providing clear and meaningful information to assistive technologies. This includes using appropriate headings, lists, and landmarks to improve navigation.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) to provide context and meaning for users who cannot see the images. This helps screen reader users understand the content of the images.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality. We ensure that focus indicators are clearly visible to help users track their location on the page.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: We provide clear and consistent navigation menus and links to help users easily find the information they need. Our navigation is designed to be intuitive and easy to use.
- Adjustable Text Size: Users can easily adjust the text size on our website using their browser settings. This allows users with visual impairments to customize the text size to their preferred reading level.
- Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for users with low vision or color blindness. We use color contrast analysis tools to verify that our color combinations meet accessibility standards.
- Form Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages. We use ARIA attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies.
- Video Accessibility: We provide captions and transcripts for all video content on our website to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. We also provide audio descriptions for videos when appropriate.
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits of our website to identify and address any accessibility issues. We use both automated testing tools and manual reviews to ensure our website remains accessible over time.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Directing Mastery Academy website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website. Your feedback helps us improve the accessibility of our website for all users.
You can contact us with your accessibility questions or concerns through the following methods:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (323) 460-4141
- Mailing Address: Directing Mastery Academy, 6363 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Directing Mastery Academy 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
- ARIA
These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.
Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Directing Mastery Academy website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential alternatives. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
| Issue | Potential Alternative | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. | Contact us to request an accessible version of the document. | We are working to replace older documents with accessible versions. |
| Some embedded videos may not have complete audio descriptions. | Contact us to request a transcript of the video. | We are working to add audio descriptions to all videos. |
| Dynamic content updates may not always be announced correctly by screen readers. | Refresh the page or contact us for assistance. | We are working to improve the accessibility of dynamic content. |
Contact Information
For any accessibility-related questions, comments, or concerns, please contact:
- Accessibility Officer: Maria Rodriguez, Head of Accessibility
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (323) 460-4141
- Mailing Address: Directing Mastery Academy, 6363 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
This statement was created on May 15, 2024, and will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect our ongoing commitment to accessibility.