Accessibility Statement

A & A Music & Art Academy — Hanover Park, IL

Last Updated: July 27, 2026

Our Commitment

A & A Music & Art Academy is committed to ensuring that our website, https://www.aamusicacademy.com, is accessible to people with disabilities. We strive to provide an experience that is inclusive, usable, and welcoming to all visitors, regardless of ability or the assistive technology they use.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). WCAG 2.2 AA defines requirements for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.

Target Standard: WCAG 2.2, Level AA (ISO/IEC 40500:2012)

Measures We Have Implemented

To support accessibility, we have implemented the following measures across our website:

  • Skip navigation link — A “Skip to main content” link is the first focusable element on every page, allowing keyboard users to bypass the navigation menu.
  • Semantic HTML landmarks — Pages use appropriate <header>, <main>, <nav>, and <footer> elements to aid screen reader navigation.
  • ARIA labels — Navigation regions, mobile menu toggle buttons, and social media links include descriptive ARIA labels.
  • Keyboard accessibility — All interactive elements (links, buttons, form controls) are reachable and operable via keyboard.
  • Focus visible indicator — A clearly visible focus outline is displayed on all interactive elements when using keyboard navigation, in accordance with WCAG 2.4.11 (Focus Appearance).
  • Form labels — All form inputs have associated labels. Required fields are marked both visually and witharia-required="true".
  • Form error messaging — Inline validation messages use role="alert" and aria-live to ensure they are announced by screen readers.
  • Alternative text — Informative images have descriptive alt text. Decorative images are marked with alt="" and aria-hidden="true".
  • Color contrast — Text and interactive components aim to meet WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
  • Responsive design — The Site is usable on mobile devices and at various viewport sizes and zoom levels.
  • External links — Links that open in a new tab include rel="noopener noreferrer" and visual indicators.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full WCAG 2.2 AA conformance, some areas of our website may not yet fully meet all criteria:

  • Third-party embedded content — Embedded content from YouTube and Google Maps may have accessibility limitations beyond our direct control. We recommend users utilize these providers' native accessibility settings.
  • PDF documents — Any downloadable documents may not be fully accessible. Contact us for an accessible alternative if needed.
  • Legacy pages — Some older content pages may not fully conform to all WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria. We are actively remediating these.

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and address known limitations.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any barriers, cannot access any content, or need information in an alternative format, please contact us:

  • Email: info@aamusicacademy.com — please include “Accessibility Feedback” in the subject line
  • Phone: 630-837-7484
  • Mail: A & A Music & Art Academy, Attn: Accessibility, 1975 East Devon Avenue, Hanover Park, IL 60133

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days. We will work to address identified barriers in a timely manner and provide an accessible alternative where immediate remediation is not possible.

Assessment Approach

A & A Music & Art Academy assesses the accessibility of this website through:

  • Self-evaluation using browser developer tools and screen reader testing
  • Automated testing via accessibility auditing tools (Lighthouse, WAVE)
  • Keyboard-only navigation testing to verify all interactions are accessible without a mouse
  • Review during site updates and content changes

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-800-514-0383 (TTY).

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