Accessibility Statement
My Commitment to Accessibility
I believe that everyone should have equal access to acting and public speaking education. I am committed to making our website and services as accessible and user-friendly as possible for all of my visitors and clients.
What This Means For You
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Easy-to-Read Content: We've designed our website with clear fonts, good color contrast, and a logical structure to make reading and navigation easier for everyone.
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Keyboard Friendly: You can navigate our entire website using just your keyboard if you prefer not to use a mouse.
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Screen Reader Compatible: We've optimized our site to work well with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
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Alternative Text: We provide text alternatives for images to ensure everyone can understand the content, even if they can't see the pictures.
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Flexible Booking: If you need any special arrangements for your coaching sessions, just let us know. We're here to accommodate your needs.
Always Improving
We're constantly working to improve the accessibility of our site and services. If you have any difficulties using our website or if you have suggestions for improvement, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Your feedback helps us make our site better for everyone!
For more detailed information about our website's accessibility features, please see our full Accessibility Statement below.
Last Updated: September 2024
What is Web Accessibility?
An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility Adjustments on This Site
Richard Delaney is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, and are working towards making the site accessible to the level of AA. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use.
As part of this effort, we have:
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Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
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Set the language of the site
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Set the content order of the site's pages
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Defined clear heading structures on all of the site's pages
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Added alternative text to images
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Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
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Reduced the use of motion on the site
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Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible
Measures to Support Accessibility
Richard Delaney takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
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Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
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Include accessibility throughout our internal policies
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Provide continual accessibility training for our staff
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Assign clear accessibility targets and responsibilities
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Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology
Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
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Latest versions of screen readers including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
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Text-to-speech software
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Operating system and browser accessibility features
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of our 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:
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HTML
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WAI-ARIA
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CSS
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JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of our website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
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User-generated content: We do not ensure that user-generated content is accessible. However, we monitor comments and attempt to address any accessibility concerns.
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PDFs: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to update these documents or provide alternative formats upon request.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
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Phone: 07540 228 362
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E-mail: richard@RichardDDelaney.com
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Assessment Approach
Richard Delaney assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:
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Self-evaluation
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Wix Accessibility Wizard
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to maintaining and improving the accessibility of our website over time. We will be conducting regular reviews of our site to ensure we maintain and improve its accessibility. If you have any concerns or suggestions regarding the accessibility of this site, please contact us. We value your input and will consider all feedback as we work to enhance the accessibility of our digital content.
