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Future Arts strives to be at the forefront of innovative thinking around audience participation in our programming. Please e-mail us at feedback@futurearts.co for any ideas or suggestions you may have.
Accessibility Policy
At Future Arts, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all visitors of our programming. We believe that arts and technology should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities. We especially believe that technology should be used to break down barriers. To ensure that our events are welcoming and enjoyable for all, we have implemented various accessibility measures and best practices and continue to learn and engage with experts to improve our support.
Our Commitment:
We are committed to complying with web accessibility standards and guidelines, including WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).
We strive to provide equal access to information and content for individuals with disabilities.
Our goal is to continuously improve and enhance the accessibility of our website and event experiences.
Accessible Website Design:
Our website has been designed with accessibility in mind, incorporating features such as:
Clear and consistent navigation elements.
Alt text for images to provide context for screen readers.
Legible fonts for improved readability.
Keyboard navigation support for users who cannot use a mouse.
Accessibility Widget:
We have integrated an accessibility widget on our website to enable users to personalize their browsing experience based on their needs. This widget includes features such as text resizing, color contrast adjustment, and screen reader compatibility.
To access the widget you will find it and the bottom right corner of the site.
Assistive Services:
Our art shows provide a range of assistive services, including:
Sign language interpretation upon request.
Accessible seating options for visitors with mobility challenges.
Quiet spaces for individuals who may need a break from sensory stimuli.
Image description services.
Language translation upon request.
Feedback and Suggestions:
We value feedback from our visitors and are open to suggestions on how we can further improve accessibility. If you have any recommendations or encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us at feedback@futurearts.co.
Continual Improvement:
Future Arts is committed to regularly reviewing and updating our accessibility policies and practices to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all our visitors.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our accessibility policies or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated accessibility team at feedback@futurearts.co.
Description:
Hi, I'm Chelsea Wolfe from the Future Arts design and accessibility team. In this video, I'll be giving you a brief walkthrough of the functions available on our website's accessibility widget. I'll cover how to access the widget using a screen reader or visually, and I'll demonstrate some of the settings it offers, such as seizure safe, ADHD friendly, and cognitive disability profiles. Watch this video to learn how to enhance your browsing experience on our website.
Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Screen Reader Function, Opening the Accessibility Widget
1:19 Settings Overview
2:34 Compatibility and Conclusion
Transcript:
0:00 Hello, my name is Chelsea Wolfe. I am with the Future Arts design and accessibility team, and I'm just going to do a brief walkthrough of just some of the functions that we have available on our accessibility widget on the website.
0:13 I am a Caucasian woman with long dark brown hair, and today I'm wearing a dark shirt. So we're going to visit futurearts.co, that's F-U-T-U-R-E-A-R-T-S.co.
0:27 And if you are using a screen reader, the keystroke to access success. The screen reader function that's compatible with our accessibility widget, you will hit Alt-1 for Windows or Option-1 for Mac to turn it on.
0:44 To turn it off, you hit Alt-8 for Windows or Option-8. If you'd like to open the accessibility widget, the keystroke will be Alt-9 for Windows or Option-9 for Mac.
0:59 If you're going to access it visually, you'll find it in the bottom right-hand corner of the web. It's going to be a blue circle icon with a person on it.
1:11 You'll click on that or hit one of the keystrokes to open it up and you'll find several settings. I'm just going to quickly go through just a few of them just to give you an example of what it can do.
1:24 So for seizure safe profile, you can toggle that on and it's going to dim the colors and it's going to stop some of the animations that are flashing for vision impaired.
1:36 For vision impaired profile it's going to enhance the colors and make it easier to read.
1:44 For ADHD-friendly it's going to highlight where you are at on the screen to give you focus.
1:55 For the cognitive disability profile it's going to assist with reading focus and give blocks around the headlines
2:12 For keyboard navigation just as I mentioned, when toggling it on you will hear that little pling (pause) bing (laughs) that happens that will let you know whether or not you have toggled it off or on. So for keyboard navigation, when that is activated, automatically blind-user screen reader mode will turn on as well. It is compatible with JAWS, NVDA, Voice Over, and Talk Back.
2:40 Those are just a few of the things it can do and we hope it makes your life easier. Thank you!
Actions Mentioned:
0:32 Turn on the screen reader function using Alt-1 (Windows) or Option-1 (Mac)
0:49 Open the accessibility widget using Alt-9 (Windows) or Option-9 (Mac)
At our events, we offer ASL and image translation services for accessibility.
You can access visual interpreters through Aira, an app that you can download here.
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