Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

Last updated: [Insert Date]

Catalina Film Festival & Institute is committed to making its website and digital experience accessible, usable, and welcoming for as many people as possible, including people with disabilities.

We aim to provide a website that supports clear navigation, readable content, keyboard access, sufficient contrast, responsive layouts, and compatibility with assistive technologies where possible.

1. Our Commitment

We believe that access to film, culture, education, and community should not depend on a person’s ability, device, browser, or assistive technology.

Our goal is to create a website that is clear, consistent, and practical for visitors, filmmakers, audiences, partners, volunteers, press, and members of the Catalina community.

2. Accessibility Standards

We aim to follow recognized accessibility practices and work toward alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines where reasonably possible.

Accessibility is an ongoing process. As the website evolves, we will continue reviewing layout, content, navigation, forms, media, and interactive features to improve usability.

3. Accessibility Features

This website may include features designed to improve accessibility and readability, including:

• Clear page structure using semantic HTML where possible.
• Readable typography and generous spacing.
• Keyboard-accessible navigation.
• A visible skip link for moving directly to the main content.
• Alternative text for meaningful images where appropriate.
• Responsive layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop screens.
• Dark mode support.
• A dyslexia-friendly font option.
• Consistent headings, buttons, and links.
• Careful use of motion, contrast, and visual hierarchy.

4. Keyboard Navigation

We aim to make key areas of the website usable with a keyboard. Visitors should be able to move through links, buttons, forms, menus, and interactive elements without relying only on a mouse or trackpad.

If you encounter an area of the website that cannot be accessed by keyboard, please let us know so we can review and improve it.

5. Text, Images, and Media

We aim to make text content clear, readable, and structured. Where images communicate important information, we aim to provide appropriate alternative text or nearby written context.

Some decorative images may have empty alternative text so that screen readers can skip them.

Video, audio, trailers, embedded media, and third-party content may vary in accessibility depending on the platform or source. Where possible, we encourage the use of captions, transcripts, descriptions, or accessible media alternatives.

6. Forms and Communications

We aim to make forms clear and usable by providing labels, instructions, and readable field structures where possible.

If you have difficulty using a form, newsletter sign-up, contact page, submission link, ticketing link, or donation page, please contact us and we will try to provide an alternative way to access the same information or service.

7. Third-Party Platforms

Some services linked from this website may be provided by third-party platforms, including film submission platforms, ticketing platforms, payment processors, merchandise providers, maps, video platforms, social media platforms, and embedded tools.

We do not fully control the accessibility of third-party platforms. However, we aim to choose services that support reliable and accessible user experiences where possible.

If you experience an accessibility issue with a third-party platform used for festival submissions, tickets, donations, merchandise, or event registration, please contact us and we will review whether alternative support can be provided.

8. Known Limitations

We recognize that some areas of the website may not yet be fully accessible. Possible limitations may include older content, third-party embeds, archived media, documents, external links, legacy assets, or content that is still being updated.

We are working to identify and improve these areas over time.

9. Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is not a one-time task. As the website grows, we aim to continue improving:

• Page structure and heading order.
• Keyboard and screen reader support.
• Color contrast and text readability.
• Alternative text for images.
• Captions, transcripts, and media accessibility.
• Form labels, errors, and instructions.
• Mobile and responsive usability.
• Reduced-motion and display preferences.

10. Feedback and Assistance

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of this website. If you experience a barrier, find something difficult to use, or need information in an alternative format, please contact us.

When contacting us, please include:

• The page or feature you were trying to use.
• A brief description of the issue.
• The device, browser, or assistive technology you were using, if relevant.
• Your contact information if you would like a response.

11. Contact Us

For accessibility questions, feedback, or assistance, please contact:

Catalina Film Festival & Institute
Email: [Insert accessibility/contact email]
Website: catalinafilm.org

We will make reasonable efforts to review accessibility feedback and respond where appropriate.

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