Accessibility Statement for Sakura Arts Academy

Sakura Arts 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 to guarantee that our website is usable by people of all abilities. Our goal is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to learn and express themselves through art, regardless of their abilities. As such, we are dedicated to providing a website that is:

• Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
• Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
• Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
• Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Sakura Arts Academy takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Including accessibility as part of our mission statement.
• Integrating accessibility into our procurement practices.
• Providing accessibility training for our staff.
• Assigning clear accessibility goals and responsibilities.
• Employing formal accessibility quality assurance methods.

Specific Accessibility Features

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

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure our content, providing clear meaning to assistive technologies.
• Alternative Text: All images include descriptive alternative text (alt text) to convey their meaning to users who cannot see them. For example, an image of "A student practicing Japanese calligraphy with ink and brushes" clearly indicates the content.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can access all content and functionality.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to meet WCAG guidelines, making our content easier to read for users with low vision.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have implemented a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find what they are looking for.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings without losing content or functionality.
• Form Labels: All form fields are properly labeled, making it easier for users to understand what information is required.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes where necessary to provide additional information to assistive technologies.
• Skip Navigation Link: A "Skip to main content" link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass repetitive navigation and jump directly to the main content.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All video content includes captions and transcripts to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Font Selection: We use a clear and readable font ('Inter') across the website.

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. Sakura Arts 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.

Known Accessibility Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some content may not yet be fully accessible. Below are the known limitations, and we are actively working to address them:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully tagged for accessibility. We are in the process of updating these documents or providing alternative accessible formats.
• Certain third-party plugins or widgets may not be fully accessible. We are working with vendors to address these issues or find accessible alternatives.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Sakura Arts Academy. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website. You can contact us at:

• Email: accessibility@kaloramind.com
• Phone: +81 3-3622-0508
• Address: Accessibility Department, 1 Chome-2-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Sakura Arts Academy 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
• ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

Sakura Arts Academy assessed the accessibility of this website through the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: The website was evaluated internally by our accessibility team.
• External evaluation: The website was evaluated by a third-party accessibility consultant.

Formal Complaints

We aim to resolve any accessibility issues promptly and effectively. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can submit a formal complaint to:

Yumi Nakamura
Head of Accessibility
Sakura Arts Academy
1 Chome-2-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Email: y.nakamura@kaloramind.com

Date

This statement was created on May 15, 2024, and will be reviewed and updated regularly.

Third-Party Content

Our website may include content from third-party providers, such as social media feeds or embedded videos. While we strive to ensure the accessibility of all content on our website, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage users to contact the third-party provider directly to report any accessibility issues.

Ongoing Efforts

Sakura Arts Academy is committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. We regularly review and update our website to ensure it meets the latest accessibility standards. We also provide ongoing training to our staff on accessibility best practices.