Accessibility Statement for Global Filmscapes

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Global Filmscapes, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide a website that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

Conformance Status

We endeavor to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conforming with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features Implemented

We have implemented the following features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Alternative Text: All images and non-text content have descriptive alternative text, providing users with screen readers the ability to understand the content.
• Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make content easier to read for users with low vision or color blindness.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using browser settings without loss of content or functionality.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website has a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
• Form Accessibility: Our forms are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages.
• Video Captions: All video content includes captions, providing access to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, further enhancing accessibility.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the accessibility of our website. This includes regularly reviewing our website to identify and address accessibility issues, training our staff on accessibility best practices, and staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and guidelines.

Specifically, we conduct regular audits using automated tools and manual testing by individuals with disabilities to identify areas for improvement. We also actively seek feedback from our users and incorporate their suggestions into our accessibility efforts.

We are currently working on the following enhancements:

• Improving the accessibility of our interactive maps.
• Providing transcripts for all audio content.
• Ensuring compatibility with the latest versions of assistive technologies.

Exceptions

While we strive to make all content accessible, there may be some exceptions. For example, some older documents or multimedia files may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are working to remediate these issues as quickly as possible.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We value your feedback and are committed to addressing any accessibility issues you may encounter. If you have any difficulty accessing content or using features on our website, please contact us using the information below.

Please provide as much detail as possible about the issue you are experiencing, including the specific page or content you are trying to access, the assistive technology you are using, and any error messages you are receiving. This information will help us to quickly and effectively address the issue.

Formal Complaints

If you are unsatisfied with our response to an accessibility issue, you have the right to file a formal complaint. Please send your complaint in writing to the address provided above. We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within five business days and will provide a written response within thirty business days.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain content provided by third parties, such as embedded videos or social media feeds. While we strive to ensure that all third-party content is accessible, we cannot guarantee that it will fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We encourage third-party content providers to adhere to accessibility best practices and will work with them to address any accessibility issues that may arise.

Updates to this Statement

We may update this accessibility statement from time to time to reflect changes in our website, our accessibility efforts, or the applicable standards and guidelines. We encourage you to review this statement periodically for any updates.