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Accessibility Statement



At 81 Collective, accessibility is not an afterthought—it is a core part of our mission. As an organization dedicated to advancing opportunity, visibility, and economic inclusion for people with disabilities, we are committed to ensuring that our digital platforms are usable, inclusive, and welcoming to all.

Our Commitment

We strive to design and maintain our website in alignment with recognized accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. Our goal is to create a digital experience that supports a wide range of abilities, devices, and assistive technologies.

What We’re Doing

We are actively working to ensure our website is:
  • Perceivable: Content is presented in ways that can be understood through multiple senses, including text alternatives for images and clear visual contrast.
  • Operable: Navigation is accessible via keyboard and compatible with assistive technologies such as screen readers.
  • Understandable: Content is written clearly and structured for ease of comprehension.
  • Robust: Our site is built to function across modern browsers, devices, and assistive tools.
     
Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process. As we grow, we are continually reviewing and improving our website to better meet the needs of our global community, including disabled creatives, partner organizations, and supporters.

Feedback & Support

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, we welcome your feedback. Your experience helps us build a more inclusive platform.
Please contact us at:
[Insert Accessibility Email]
or through our website contact form.
We will do our best to respond promptly and provide the information or support you need.

Our Values

81 Collective believes that creativity should be accessible to everyone. We are committed to building digital and physical spaces where people with disabilities are not only included—but empowered to create, lead, and thrive.

What web accessibility is

An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.

Accessibility adjustments on this site

We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option] guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option]. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]:

  • Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues

  • Set the language of the site 

  • Set the content order of the site’s pages

  • Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages

  • Added alternative text to images

  • Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast

  • Reduced the use of motion on the site

  • Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]

The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organization, and instead belong to [enter relevant third-party name]. The following pages are affected by this: [list the URLs of the pages]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.

Accessibility arrangements in the organization [only add if relevant]

[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices / branches of your site's organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility arrangements  - starting from the beginning of the service (e.g., the parking lot and / or  public transportation stations) to the end (such as the service desk, restaurant table, classroom etc.). It is also required to specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as disabled services and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g. in audio inductions and elevators) available for use]

Requests, issues and suggestions

If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:

  • [Name of the accessibility coordinator]

  • [Telephone number of the accessibility coordinator]

  • [Email address of the accessibility coordinator]

  • [Enter any additional contact details if relevant / available]

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