Accessibility Statement for Apex Vision Academy

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

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Apex Vision Academy strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA as our web accessibility standard. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps to make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

We are committed to:

• Ensuring our website is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.
• Using clear and simple language.
• Providing alternative text for images and other non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast.
• Making our website navigable using a keyboard.
• Designing our website to be responsive and accessible on different devices and screen sizes.

Accessibility Features Implemented

To ensure our website is accessible, we have implemented the following features:

• Alternative Text: All images and non-text elements have descriptive alternative text.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard alone.
• Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast between text and background colors.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies where necessary.
• Form Labels: All form fields have clear and descriptive labels.
• Resizable Text: Users can resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
• Video Captions: All video content includes captions for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Consistent Navigation: We maintain a consistent navigation structure throughout the website.

Assistive Technologies

Assistive technologies are tools designed to help people with disabilities access and use computers and the internet. Here are some common types of assistive technologies:

• Screen Readers: These software programs read aloud the text and other content on a computer screen. Examples include JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Screen Magnifiers: These tools enlarge the content on a computer screen, making it easier to see.
• Speech Recognition Software: This software allows users to control their computer and dictate text using their voice. Examples include Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
• Alternative Input Devices: These devices allow users to interact with their computer using alternative methods, such as head pointers, eye-tracking devices, and sip-and-puff switches.

Here's a table listing some popular assistive technologies:

Ongoing Efforts

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

• Regularly auditing our website for accessibility issues.
• Training our staff on web accessibility best practices.
• Seeking feedback from users with disabilities.
• Implementing accessibility improvements based on feedback and testing.

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:

Accessibility Officer: Elena Ramirez

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (323) 460-2739 ext. 112

Address: Apex Vision Academy, 6363 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

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

Links to Other Pages

Here are links to other important pages on our website:

• Home
• Courses
• Instructors
• Testimonials
• Contact
• Privacy Policy
• Terms & Conditions
• Cookies Policy

Formal Complaints

If you believe that Apex Vision Academy has failed to provide accessible services, you can file a formal complaint. Please send your complaint in writing to:

Elena Ramirez
Accessibility Officer
Apex Vision Academy
6363 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

Your complaint should include the following information:

• Your name, address, and contact information.
• A description of the accessibility barrier you encountered.
• The location of the accessibility barrier on our website (e.g., the URL of the page).
• Any steps you have taken to try to resolve the issue.

We will investigate your complaint and respond to you within 30 business days. If we find that an accessibility barrier exists, we will take steps to address it as quickly as possible.

Third-Party Content

Some of the content on our website is provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure that all content is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage you to contact us if you encounter any accessibility issues with third-party content, and we will do our best to address them.

Accessibility Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Apex Vision Academy 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.

We are actively working to address these issues and bring our website into full conformance with WCAG 2.1 level AA.