Accessibility Statement For David Cook Los Angeles

1. Our Commitment

David Cook Los Angeles is committed to creating an accessible digital experience for all visitors, including individuals using assistive technologies.

We continually improve the website to make it easier to use and more accessible for every visitor.

Our goal is to ensure that the DCLA experience remains inclusive, clear, and functional across the archive, collection system, portfolio, and related digital content.

2. Accessibility Standards

This website is designed to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG 2.1 Level AA, wherever reasonably possible.

Accessibility considerations include:

• Readable typography
• Responsive layouts
• Descriptive image alternative text
• Keyboard navigation support
• Semantic page structure
• Scalable viewing across devices
• Clear link and heading hierarchy
• Reasonable color contrast

3. Artwork And Visual Content

DCLA Studios contains highly visual artwork, cinematic imagery, large-format paintings, collection environments, portfolio presentations, and other image-led creative content.

We are actively improving descriptive alternative text, captions, page structure, and accessibility support so screen-reader users and visitors using assistive technologies can better experience the archive and collection system.

Some historical, artistic, or highly detailed visual materials may not yet include complete descriptions. These materials are reviewed and improved as part of the ongoing accessibility process.

4. Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process.

As collections expand and new content is added, DCLA continues reviewing layouts, navigation systems, contrast levels, media presentation, headings, forms, links, and mobile behavior to improve usability across devices and viewing methods.

Updates may be introduced progressively as individual pages, collections, media assets, and site systems are reviewed.

5. Feedback And Assistance

If you experience an accessibility barrier while using the website, please contact us directly so we can provide assistance and continue improving the platform.

We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within five business days.

6. Technical Environment

The DCLA website relies on modern web technologies including:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Responsive media systems
• WordPress content and navigation systems

These technologies support compatibility with current browsers and commonly used assistive technologies.

The accessibility experience may vary depending on the browser, device, operating system, assistive technology, network connection, and user settings.

7. Third-Party Content

Some pages may contain embedded media, links, or services provided by external platforms.

DCLA Studios does not control the accessibility of independent third-party websites or services, but we welcome reports concerning barriers associated with embedded or linked content.

8. California Accessibility Commitment

In accordance with the California Unruh Civil Rights Act, David Cook Los Angeles is committed to providing equal digital access for all users.

We continue monitoring accessibility standards and reviewing website functionality to help support an inclusive experience across the DCLA archive, collection ecosystem, studio pages, and related digital environments.

9. Alternative Access

When website content cannot be accessed in its current digital format, DCLA Studios will make reasonable efforts to provide the requested information through an alternative method.

The availability and format of alternative access may depend on the nature of the content, the request, and the technical limitations involved.

10. Statement Updates

This Accessibility Statement may be updated to reflect changes in accessibility standards, website technology, studio content, testing methods, or operational practices.

The date shown at the top identifies the current posted version.

11. Contact David Cook Los Angeles

Questions, accessibility concerns, requests for alternative access, or reports of website barriers may be submitted through the DCLA Studios Contact Page.

Please identify the page, content, feature, or issue involved and describe the type of assistance requested.