Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Design Academy, we believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services online. We are committed to making our website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to ensure we provide equal opportunities for everyone.

This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of Design Academy's website and digital content, in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Conformance Status

The Design Academy website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. WCAG 2.1 Level AA covers a wide range of recommendations for making Web content more accessible. Following these guidelines will make content more accessible to a wider range of people with disabilities, including blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, learning disabilities, cognitive limitations, limited movement, speech disabilities, photosensitivity and combinations of these.

Accessibility Features Implemented

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

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
• Alternative Text for Images: All images have descriptive alternative text (alt text) to convey their meaning to users who cannot see them.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can still access all content and functionality.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to ensure readability for users with visual impairments.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We provide clear and consistent navigation throughout our website to help users find the information they need quickly and easily.
• Forms Accessibility: All forms are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: Videos are captioned and transcripts are provided to make them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of interactive elements.
• Responsive Design: Our website is responsive, meaning it adapts to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring a consistent and accessible experience for all users.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some areas of our website may have limitations. We are actively working to address these limitations and improve the overall accessibility of our website. Known limitations may include:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions.
• Third-party content embedded on our website may not always be fully accessible. We are working with our third-party vendors to ensure that their content meets accessibility standards.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing.
• Training our staff on accessibility best practices.
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.
• Seeking feedback from users with disabilities to identify areas for improvement.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Email: accessibility@designacademy.com
• Phone: 555-123-4567
• Address: 123 Main Street, Anytown, USA

We will do our best to respond to your feedback within 5 business days.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users. Your input is valuable in helping us achieve this goal. Thank you for your support.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the accessibility of these websites. We encourage you to review the accessibility statements of any third-party websites you visit.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Design Academy is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• The latest versions of screen readers, such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
• Operating system screen magnifiers
• Speech recognition software

Design Academy is best viewed using the following browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

We continually test our website with these browsers and assistive technologies to ensure compatibility.

Formal Complaints

If you have a formal complaint regarding the accessibility of our website, please submit it in writing to the contact information provided above. We will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action to address any accessibility issues.