Accessibility Statement

Looms and Light Reading Studio
Effective Date: November 24, 2025

Looms and Light Reading Studio (“Looms and Light,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to ensuring that our services, website, physical spaces, and offerings are accessible and inclusive for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an experience that is welcoming, equitable, and usable for the widest possible audience.

This Accessibility Statement outlines our ongoing efforts to support accessibility and the steps we take to improve user experience for everyone.

1. Commitment to Accessibility

We are dedicated to providing an accessible environment, both online and in person. Our goals include:

  • Striving to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

  • Ensuring our physical spaces are navigable for individuals with mobility impairments

  • Offering reasonable accommodations for classes, workshops, and readings

  • Designing materials and services with inclusivity in mind

  • Continually reviewing accessibility needs and community feedback

Accessibility is an ongoing priority embedded in our values as a creative and community-focused studio.

2. Website Accessibility

Our website, www.loomsandlightreadingstudio.com, is designed with accessibility features intended to support all users. Efforts include:

  • Clear, legible typography and color contrast

  • Logical navigation structure

  • Alt text for images where appropriate

  • Keyboard navigability

  • Mobile-friendly design

  • Avoidance of flashing or seizure-triggering content

We regularly monitor the website for accessibility concerns and update it as improvements become available.

3. Physical Space Accessibility

When visiting our physical studio or participating in in-person events, we aim to provide:

  • Accessible entrances wherever possible

  • Clear walking paths and open workshop layouts

  • Seating accommodations on request

  • Assistance with materials or tools during fiber arts classes

  • Adjustments to lighting, sound, or pace when reasonable

If you need specific accommodations, we encourage advance notice so we can better prepare.

4. Program and Service Accessibility

We work to ensure that workshops, classes, and readings are accessible, including:

  • Offering visual demonstrations and step-by-step explanations

  • Providing written instructions when available

  • Adjusting class pacing to support participants' needs

  • Allowing adaptations for individuals with sensory or motor differences

  • Offering alternative learning formats when feasible

While we strive to meet individual needs, some accommodations may require advance coordination.

5. Reasonable Accommodations

We gladly provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities in compliance with applicable laws and accessibility standards.

You may request accommodations by contacting us by phone. While last-minute requests will be considered, we cannot guarantee availability without advance notice.

6. Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an evolving process, and we are committed to:

  • Continual evaluation of our website and facilities

  • Integrating updates and new technologies

  • Learning from user experience and disability-inclusive best practices

  • Remaining aligned with accessibility guidelines and South Carolina requirements

Your feedback is valuable and helps us maintain an inclusive environment.

7. Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some limitations may occur, including:

  • Third-party content or platforms outside our control

  • Physical building constraints or historical property limitations

  • Resource-based limitations requiring advance planning

When limitations arise, we work to offer alternatives or solutions whenever possible.

8. Governing Law

This Accessibility Statement is governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina.

9. Contact Information

If you have accessibility questions, requests, or concerns, you may reach us by phone or through our website:

Looms and Light Reading Studio
Phone: 864-985-3204
Website: www.loomsandlightreadingstudio.com

We will make every reasonable effort to respond promptly and address your needs.