About · Accessibility
Access is a budget line, not a statement.
We try to make the website and the buildings usable for everyone. Where we fall short, we say so here rather than in a footnote.
This website
The site is built to WCAG 2.2 AA as a target. It has a skip link, visible focus states, a keyboard-operable navigation, semantic headings, alt text on meaningful images, and reduced-motion support. Text contrast targets at least 4.5:1 for body copy. There is no autoplaying audio or video.
Known gaps: the marquee ticker at the top of the page is decorative and marked aria-hidden, but it still consumes visual attention; it pauses on hover and is disabled under reduced-motion. The map on the contact page is an illustration, not a functional map, and its caption includes the address in text. If you find something else, tell us and we will fix it — we have fixed four issues reported by families since 2024.
Buildings
| Site | Step-free entry | Accessible restroom | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne (HQ) | Yes | Yes | Automatic door, lift to the workshop mezzanine |
| Foster-Powell | 4-inch threshold | Yes | Staff stationed at side entrance during pickup |
| Montavilla | Yes | Yes | Workshop is in a basement — ground-floor alternative provided |
| Cully | Yes | Yes | New HVAC and quiet room added 2025 |
| Lents | Yes | Yes | Wide entry built for bikes and chairs |
| St. Johns | Yes | Yes | All programming on one floor |
Sensory and communication
- Every site has a quiet space, and the Nothing room is open to any kid during open studio.
- We provide noise-reducing headphones at every site, no diagnosis required.
- Written materials are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Somali. ASL interpretation is available for meetings and events with five business days' notice.
- Staff are trained in trauma-informed practice and in supporting kids with IEPs and 504 plans.
- The salon uses a visual schedule and a consent script that kids can read before any cut.
Tell us
Email hello@stench.org with the subject 'access'. We respond within five business days and we do not require you to explain your disability. If you are a family considering enrollment and want to walk a site before committing, call the front desk and we will meet you there.