AltComedy.com

Our Commitment to Accessibility

AltComedy.com is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards to achieve this.

We believe that the subject of comedy itself should be accessible to all, and this extends to how we present our content online. Our goal is to ensure that all users can access information about alternative comedy, regardless of the technology they use or any disabilities they may have.

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.

AltComedy.com strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA standards. We are actively working to ensure our entire website meets and exceeds these guidelines.

We conduct regular assessments of our website using both automated tools and manual evaluation by users with various disabilities. This helps us identify and address accessibility issues proactively.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:

• Semantic HTML: We use proper HTML structure with appropriate headings, lists, and landmarks to ensure content is navigable for screen reader users.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard, with visible focus indicators.
• Text Alternatives: We provide text alternatives for non-text content, including descriptive alt text for images.
• Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios between text and background colors to ensure readability.
• Responsive Design: Our website adapts to different screen sizes and orientations, supporting zoom capabilities up to 400% without loss of content or functionality.
• Consistent Navigation: We maintain consistent navigation patterns throughout the website.
• Form Accessibility: All forms include proper labels and provide clear error messages and recovery options.
• Video Content: We aim to provide captions and transcripts for video content.
• Clear Language: We strive to use clear, simple language throughout the website.

Accessibility in Our Comedy Content

Beyond the technical aspects of website accessibility, we're also committed to covering and promoting accessibility within comedy itself. Through our content, we:

• Highlight comedians and shows that prioritize accessibility
• Cover accessible comedy venues and events
• Discuss inclusive comedy practices
• Feature disabled comedians and disability perspectives in comedy
• Advocate for greater accessibility in comedy spaces

For more information about accessibility in comedy itself, please see our Comedy Accessibility page.

Known Accessibility Issues

While we strive for comprehensive accessibility, we acknowledge that some content or features may present challenges:

• Some older content may not fully meet our current accessibility standards, though we are working to update these materials.
• Certain embedded third-party content may have accessibility limitations beyond our direct control.
• We are working to ensure all interactive elements have appropriate ARIA attributes where needed.

We are actively working to address these issues and prioritize fixes based on user impact.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of AltComedy.com. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers:

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact Form: Contact Us

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days, and to propose a solution within 10 business days where possible.

Compatibility with Assistive Technologies

AltComedy.com is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Switch devices
• Browser accessibility extensions

We test our site with various assistive technologies to ensure compatibility, but we recognize that users may use different tools. If you encounter issues with a specific assistive technology, please let us know.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of AltComedy.com 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
• WAI-ARIA

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

Assessment Approach

AltComedy.com assesses the accessibility of our website through the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation by our development team
• Automated testing tools
• User testing with individuals who use assistive technologies
• Periodic third-party accessibility audits
• Feedback from our user community

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility, the following resources may be helpful:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
• WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind)

Policy Review

This accessibility statement was last reviewed and updated on May 12, 2025. We will regularly review our accessibility statement and make necessary updates to reflect our ongoing commitment to accessibility.