This is an accessibility statement from BlackStar Projects regarding the website blackstarfest.org.
As an intersectional feminist organization celebrating and providing platforms for Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists we are committed to being access-centered in our work, while acknowledging that we are in a learning process around this.
We are indebted to the training and framework provided by PeoplesHub.
To download our 2022 BlackStar Film Festival Accessibility Guide, click here.
Our effort to ensure the accessibility of BlackStar Projects, including this website, is an ongoing project. We continue to work with external consultants to determine ways that we can improve our website and welcome your feedback as well.
Below are some important considerations for anyone using our site and potential solutions to a few known issues. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
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. BlackStar Projects is partially conformant with WCAG 2.0 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard as we transition archival content onto this new platform.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of BlackStar Projects. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on blackstarfest.org:
We try to respond to feedback within 7 business days.
BlackStar Projects’ website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
BlackStar Projects’ website is not compatible with:
Accessibility of BlackStar Projects relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
BlackStar Projects assessed the accessibility of BlackStar Projects by the following approaches:
Please email us at [email protected] to report any issues or to share feedback.
This Accessibility Statement is approved by:
BlackStar Projects
Imran Siddiquee
Chief Communications Officer
January 2021