Accessibility & Inclusion

Access should never
be an afterthought.

At TOM Enterprise, accessibility and inclusion are part of our mission. We believe creative talent should never be blocked by financial, structural, or digital barriers, and we are committed to building a website and program experience that is more welcoming, usable, and supportive for as many people as possible.

Our digital access commitment

We aim to create a website experience that is easier to understand, easier to navigate, and more usable across devices, browsers, and assistive technologies. Our goal is not perfection language — it is practical, people-centered progress.

Accessibility

We work to support clear headings, readable text, descriptive links, alternative text for important images, and content structures that make navigation more intuitive for keyboard and screen-reader users.

Inclusion

We believe inclusion extends beyond the screen. We aim to offer services and programs in a respectful, community-centered environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and more accessible to people with different needs and starting points.

What we are actively doing

We continue improving the site using practical accessibility habits that support clearer reading, navigation, and interaction.

Clear heading structure We aim to organize page content with meaningful headings and a clearer hierarchy so visitors can scan and navigate information more easily.
Readable text and contrast We work to maintain readable typography, sufficient contrast, and cleaner spacing so content is easier to read across devices and visual needs.
Image descriptions and media support We aim to use alternative text for meaningful images and improve captions, transcripts, or media controls where needed.
Keyboard and assistive technology awareness We consider navigation and interaction patterns that better support keyboard use and compatibility with assistive technologies.
Plain-language communication We aim to write in clear, direct language whenever possible so visitors can understand services, next steps, and key information with less friction.

Accessibility is an ongoing practice

We recognize that accessibility is never a one-time task. As our website, programs, and content continue to grow, we will keep reviewing pages, forms, media, and design decisions to identify barriers and improve usability over time.

Some areas of the site may still be in progress, and some third-party tools or embedded content may not yet offer the same level of accessibility as the rest of the experience. When that happens, we want to know so we can improve what we control and offer support where possible.

Our goal is steady, transparent improvement that reflects the same values behind our sliding-scale programs and community-centered model: more access, less friction, and a clearer path forward.

Inclusion in Practice

Barrier reduction is part of the mission.

TOM Enterprise exists to help close the gap between creative potential and business reality. Accessibility and inclusion support that mission by making information, opportunities, and support easier to reach.

Sliding-scale access helps reduce financial barriers.
Respectful, inclusive environments matter online and offline.
Clear communication helps more people take the next step.
Need Support?

Need help accessing something on the site?

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website, need information in another format, or would like to request an accommodation related to our programs or services, please contact us directly. We will do our best to support you and respond as helpfully as possible.

Email TOM Enterprise
Tempe, Arizona · tralynnm@tomenterprise.org