Our Commitment
Approach the Unicorn is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance Standards
This website has been developed to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.
Our development team has implemented and verified compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements including proper color contrast ratios, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and semantic markup throughout the website.
Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
- Keyboard navigation support
- Screen reader compatibility
- High contrast color ratios (4.5:1 minimum)
- Resizable text without loss of functionality
- Alternative text for images
- Descriptive link text
- Consistent navigation structure
Event Venue Accessibility
We strive to host events at accessible venues whenever possible. Venue-specific accessibility information is provided on each event page.
Pierce School Lofts (Current Event Venue)
Location: 1375 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
- Wheelchair Access: Building is not wheelchair accessible (stairs only, no elevator)
- Restrooms: Not wheelchair accessible
- Parking: Street parking available on first-come, first-served basis
- Seating: Limited seating available throughout venue
If you have specific accessibility needs for event attendance, please contact us in advance at accessibility@apptheunicorn.com so we can work to accommodate your requirements.
Feedback and Assistance
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website and events. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know:
Email: accessibility@apptheunicorn.com
We will respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs and address any issues you may experience.
Technical Specifications
Our website is designed to be compatible with:
- Recent versions of major browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)
- Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Mobile devices and tablets
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website to identify and address accessibility barriers, and we are committed to continuous improvement.