Accessibility Statement for Coastal Thrive Dance Festival Website

At Coastal Thrive Dance Festival, we are committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure that all users, regardless of ability or technology used, can access the information and services provided on our website.

1. Commitment to Accessibility

We are dedicated to meeting the accessibility needs of all visitors to our website. We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which provide guidelines for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities.

2. Key Accessibility Features

To ensure accessibility, we have taken steps to implement the following features:

• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable via keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to navigate through all essential elements.

• Text Alternatives: We provide text alternatives (such as alt text) for all non-text content, ensuring that screen reader users can understand images, videos, and other multimedia elements.

• Color Contrast: We use high-contrast color schemes to improve readability for users with visual impairments.

• Responsive Design: Our website is mobile-friendly and adjusts seamlessly to different screen sizes, including those used by individuals with low vision or those who use screen magnifiers.

• Video Accessibility: Where applicable, we provide captioning for videos to ensure accessibility for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

• Readable Fonts: We use easy-to-read fonts and ensure proper text sizing for better readability.

3. Feedback and Assistance

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any difficulties accessing content or have suggestions for improvements, please contact us:

• Email: Coastal.thrive.dance.festival@gmail.com

• Phone: +1-604-414-8650

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry promptly and address any issues you may face.

4. Third-Party Services

Please note that some third-party services integrated into our website, such as embedded videos, payment processing systems, and external forms, may not fully comply with our accessibility standards. We are working with these providers to ensure they meet accessibility requirements.

5. Ongoing Efforts

We understand that accessibility is an ongoing process. We will continue to assess and enhance the accessibility of our website to ensure that it remains usable for all visitors, including those with disabilities.