Sterling Acting Academy

Accessibility Statement for Sterling Acting Academy

Sterling Acting Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. Our goal is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA success criteria. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Sterling Acting Academy takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits of our website to identify areas for improvement.
  • Accessibility Training: Our team receives ongoing training on accessibility best practices.
  • Accessible Design: We incorporate accessibility considerations into our website design and development process.
  • Assistive Technology Compatibility: We ensure our website is compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and screen magnifiers.
  • Clear and Simple Language: We use clear and simple language to make our content easy to understand.
  • Alternative Text: We provide alternative text for all images and non-text content.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard.
  • Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background.
  • Consistent Navigation: We provide consistent navigation throughout our website.

Conformance Status

The Sterling Acting Academy website 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 Areas for Improvement

While we strive to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility and usability, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website. We are aware of the following areas where accessibility improvements are ongoing:

  • Some older documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these or replace them with accessible alternatives.
  • Dynamic content updates may occasionally present temporary accessibility issues. We actively monitor and address these as they arise.
  • We are continuing to refine keyboard navigation for some complex interactive elements.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Sterling Acting Academy website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website.

You can contact us in the following ways:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: (323) 460-4488
  • Postal Address: Accessibility Department, Sterling Acting Academy, 5455 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the Sterling Acting 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

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

Sterling Acting Academy assessed the accessibility of its website by the following approach:

  • Self-evaluation
  • External evaluation by accessibility experts at Access Digital Solutions.

Date of Statement

This statement was created on October 26, 2024, and will be reviewed and updated regularly.

Navigating Our Website

Here's a quick guide to navigating our website:

  • Home: The main landing page, providing an overview of Sterling Acting Academy. Go to Home
  • Courses: Information about the acting courses we offer. Explore Courses
  • Instructors: Meet our experienced and dedicated faculty. Meet the Instructors
  • Contact: Get in touch with us for inquiries or assistance. Contact Us

Other Important Pages

Accessibility Features Implemented

To ensure a better user experience, we have implemented the following accessibility features:

Accessibility Features
Feature Description Benefit
Alternative Text Descriptive text for all images. Enables screen readers to convey the content of images to visually impaired users.
Keyboard Navigation Website can be navigated using the keyboard. Allows users who cannot use a mouse to navigate the site.
Sufficient Color Contrast High contrast between text and background. Improves readability for users with low vision.
Clear and Simple Language Content written in plain language. Makes the website easier to understand for everyone.
Consistent Navigation Consistent layout and navigation elements on all pages. Helps users easily find what they are looking for.
ARIA Attributes Use of ARIA attributes to provide semantic information. Enhances compatibility with assistive technologies.
Responsive Design Website adapts to different screen sizes. Ensures optimal viewing experience on all devices.

Ongoing Efforts

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continuously improving our website to meet the needs of all users. We value your feedback and appreciate your help in making our website more accessible.

Thank you for visiting Sterling Acting Academy.