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Accessibility

Props No More is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Efforts to support accessibility: 

Props No More takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Accessibility is part of our mission statement.
  • Accessibility is part of our internal policies.
  • Accessibility is integrated into our procurement practices.
  • An accessibility officer or official has been appointed.
  • Continual accessibility training is provided for employees.
  • Clear accessibility targets and responsibilities exist within the organization.
  • Formal accessibility quality assurance methods exist within the organization.

Feedback process

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this site. Please contact us via our contact form.

Respond Time: 5 Days

Status of compatibility 

This website aims to be fully compliant with worldwide recommendations for digital accessibility.

Known Accessibility Issues

The Mailchimp newsletter form is missing two form labels, which may create accessibility barriers for screen reader users.

Evaluation Method

The agency responsible for design and programming tested this website based on BITV 2.1 standards (Germany) and WCAG 2.2 (international). 

This statement was created on May 28, 2026 with the help of the Siteimprove Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.

Accessibility Standards – Content

Props No More (PNM) is committed to producing content that is accessible, anti-ableist, and inclusive of other marginalized communities. By working with us, you agree to follow these minimum standards.

1. General Principles

  • Center disabled people and other marginalized communities in how stories are told. (Nothing about us, without us)
  • Respect people’s self-identification regarding disability, gender, race, sexuality, and other identities.
  • Use the names, pronouns, and terminology people choose for themselves.
  • Avoid ableist, racist, sexist, fatphobic and other discriminatory language or imagery.

2. Video Content

2.1 Captions (Required)

All videos must include captions that are:

  • Human-created or human-edited. Auto-generated captions alone are not accepted.
  • Complete and accurate: Include all spoken dialogue and relevant non-speech audio (e.g., [applause], [laughter], [music], [phone rings]).
  • Synchronized: Timed correctly with the audio.
  • Language-appropriate: Captions must be in the primary language of the video; translations are welcome but do not replace same-language captions.

2.2 Audio Description

  • Wherever key information is conveyed visually in a video (actions, graphics, on-screen text, speakers’ gestures or facial expressions that matter for understanding), collaborators are expected to provide audio description (AD).
  • If AD is not available, the text with the video (YouTube, for instance) must at minimum describe essential on-screen actions and visual context.
  • Our team can help support these efforts and/or recommend third-party services.

2.3 Visual Design & Player Requirements

  • On-screen text must be large enough and with high contrast against the background.
  • Do not use excessive flashing or strobing effects.
  • Avoid putting essential text only inside uncaptioned graphics; this information must also appear in captions or the accompanying text.

3. Audio-Only Content (Podcasts, Radio, etc.)

3.1 Transcripts (Required)

All audio-only content must include a complete transcript that:

  • Contains all spoken content, clearly indicating different speakers.
  • Includes relevant non-speech audio where it affects meaning (e.g., [sad music], [crowd chanting]).
  • Is provided in an accessible, text-based format (e.g., HTML, accessible PDF, or .docx — not as an image).

4. Images, Graphics, and Social Media Assets

4.1 Alternative Text (ALT Text) – Required

All images used in or provided to TGDNN must include ALT text that:

  • Communicates the essential information or function of the image.
  • Is concise but meaningful (usually 1–2 sentences for simple images; more for complex graphics like charts).
  • Includes visible text from the image if that text is relevant (e.g., text in memes, infographics, posters).

4.2 Complex Graphics

For charts, infographics, or data visualizations:

  • Provide a short ALT text plus a longer description in the body text or a linked document, summarizing the key message of the data.

5. Written Content & Documents

  • Use meaningful headings, lists, and structure so screen readers can navigate content.
  • Avoid conveying information only through color (e.g., “items in red are urgent” should also use labels or icons).
  • Keep paragraph length reasonable and avoid unnecessary jargon; when technical terms are needed, explain them where possible.
  • If you submit PDFs, they must be tagged and accessible; wherever feasible, also submit the source text (e.g. Word/HTML).

6. Names, Pronouns, and Identity

  • Always use people’s correct names and pronouns in all materials (text, captions, ALT text, transcripts, credits).
  • If you are unsure, ask the person directly or leave space for TGDNN to confirm before publication.
  • Do not alter or “correct” someone’s chosen terminology for their identity (e.g., identity-first vs. person-first language) without their explicit consent.
  • When quoting or featuring people, follow their access needs and boundaries (e.g., terms they do not want used about them, topics that are off-limits).

7. Content Warnings & Sensitive Topics

  • For content involving violence, self-harm, abuse, medical trauma, or other potentially triggering topics, provide clear content warnings at the beginning of the piece (and, where possible, in captions and descriptions).
  • If showing graphic or distressing material, consider whether it is essential to the story and minimize gratuitous detail.

8. Language & Representation

  • Focus on people’s agency, expertise, and lived experience rather than only on “overcoming” or “tragedy.”
  • Use non-stigmatizing language about disability, mental health, body size, migration, gender, sexuality, race, class, and other identities.
  • Avoid framing disabled people or other marginalized groups as:
    • Objects of pity (e.g., “suffering from” as default),
    • Inspirational props (“inspiration porn”),
    • Problems or burdens.