Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Thespian Academy, located at 10 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5DL, we are committed 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 or disabilities. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and strive to meet the standards set by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Accessibility Features

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: All images have descriptive alternative text (alt text) to provide context for users who cannot see them. This ensures that screen readers can convey the meaning of the images.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
  • Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make it easier for users with low vision to read our content.
  • Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
  • Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our navigation menus are clear, consistent, and easy to use, helping users to find what they are looking for quickly.
  • Forms Accessibility: All form fields are properly labeled and structured to be accessible to users with assistive technologies.
  • Video Captions and Transcripts: Where applicable, videos include captions and transcripts to make the content 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.

Conformance Status

The Thespian 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 Issues

Despite our best efforts, we are aware of some accessibility issues on our website. These include:

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions.
  • Certain interactive elements may not be fully compatible with all assistive technologies. We are continually testing and improving these elements.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our ongoing efforts include:

  • Regularly auditing our website for accessibility issues.
  • Providing accessibility training to our staff.
  • Implementing new accessibility features and improvements based on user feedback and industry best practices.
  • Working with accessibility experts to ensure our website meets the highest standards.

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:

  • Phone: 020 7946 0812
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Address: Accessibility Team, Thespian Academy, 10 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5DL

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and address any accessibility issues as quickly as possible.

Formal Complaints Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you can escalate your complaint to our Accessibility Officer, Ms. Anya Sharma. Please submit your complaint in writing, including details of the issue and any previous correspondence. Ms. Sharma will investigate your complaint and provide a written response within 30 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this 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

Thespian Academy assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation
  • External evaluation

Date

This statement was created on 1 November 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.

Disclaimer

While we strive to make our website as accessible as possible, we cannot guarantee that it will be fully accessible in all areas. We are committed to continuously improving our accessibility and appreciate your understanding and support.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Our website provides keyboard shortcuts to improve navigation for keyboard users. Below is a list of available shortcuts:

Keyboard Shortcuts for Website Navigation
Key Combination Action
Alt + 1 Navigate to the Home page
Alt + 2 Navigate to the Courses page
Alt + 3 Navigate to the Instructors page
Alt + 4 Navigate to the Contact page
Alt + 5 Navigate to the Accessibility Statement page

Please note that the "Alt" key may be replaced by the "Option" key on macOS.