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Accessibility

This accessibility statement, created on August 28, 2025, is from Independent Television Service, Inc. (ITVS), the owner of itvs.org.

Measures to support accessibility

ITVS takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of itvs.org:

Include accessibility as part of our mission and internal policies.
Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities across teams.
Integrate accessibility into our procurement and development practices.
Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.
Provide clear contact information for feedback on accessibility issues.
Communicate known accessibility limitations and available alternatives transparently.

Conformance status

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. ITVS.org is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

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We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of ITVS.org. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on ITVS.org:

Phone: 415-356-8383
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We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.

Technical specifications

Accessibility of ITVS.org relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

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JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Limitations and alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of ITVS.org , there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known limitations for ITVS.org:

Embedded video player from PBS and YouTube: Some controls are missing accessible text labels because The video player is provided by a third party. We have alerted the third party to the issue and have provided recommendations for resolving the issue.. Contact us at itvs@itvs.org if you require assistance using the video player.