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Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated on July 2, 2025.

We at The PD Blueprint are working to make our site, www.thepdblueprint.com, accessible to people with disabilities.

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.

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Effective Date: August 1, 2018
Last Updated: July 2, 2025

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Our Commitment to Accessibility

The PD Blueprint is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including educators and professionals with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience that enables all visitors to access our educational content, workshop information, and services with ease and independence.

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Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, which help make web content accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including:

  • Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)

  • Hearing impairments (deafness, hard of hearing)

  • Motor impairments (limited fine motor control, paralysis)

  • Cognitive impairments (learning disabilities, memory issues)

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Current Accessibility Features

Our website at www.thepdblueprint.com  includes the following accessibility features:

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Navigation and Structure

  • Clear and consistent navigation throughout the site

  • Logical heading structure for screen readers

  • Descriptive page titles and link text

  • Skip navigation links for keyboard users

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Visual Design

  • Sufficient color contrast ratios for text and backgrounds

  • Text that can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality

  • Images include alternative text descriptions

  • Content is readable and functional when stylesheets are disabled

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Interactive Elements

  • Keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements

  • Focus indicators for keyboard users

  • Forms include clear labels and instructions

  • Error messages are descriptive and helpful

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Multimedia Content

  • Captions for video content when available

  • Audio descriptions for complex visual content

  • Transcript options for audio materials

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Ongoing Efforts

We continuously work to improve accessibility by:

  • Regularly testing our website with accessibility tools and assistive technologies

  • Incorporating accessibility best practices in our content creation process

  • Training our team on accessibility standards and inclusive design

  • Updating our website to meet evolving accessibility guidelines

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Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge that some areas may not yet meet all accessibility standards. We are actively working to address these limitations and welcome your feedback to help us improve.

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Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We cannot control the accessibility of external sites but encourage our partners to maintain accessible platforms.

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Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The PD Blueprint website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance accessing our content, please contact us:

Contact Information:

When contacting us about accessibility issues, please include:

  • The specific page or content you're having trouble with

  • A description of the accessibility barrier

  • The assistive technology you're using (if applicable)

  • Your preferred format for receiving information

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Response Time

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days. For urgent accessibility needs, please call us directly at 618-558-6617.

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Alternative Formats

If you need our content in an alternative format (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats), please contact us, and we will work to provide the information in a format that meets your needs.

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Accessibility Resources

For information about accessibility features in common assistive technologies, visit:

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Updates to This Statement

We review and update this accessibility statement regularly to reflect our current accessibility efforts and any changes to our website or services.

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Note: This accessibility statement demonstrates our commitment to digital inclusion. We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we remain dedicated to improving the user experience for all visitors to our website.

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