FIRST-Tech-Challenge · acharraggi · Mar 27, 2025 · Mar 27, 2025 · Apr 24, 2025 · Apr 24, 2025
diff --git a/docs/source/_static/css/ftc-rtd.css b/docs/source/_static/css/ftc-rtd.css
@@ -139,9 +139,36 @@ div.ethical-sidebar, div.ethical-footer {
     left: -99999px;
 }
 
+/* FIRST branding */
+.wordmark {
+   font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
+   font-style: italic;
+   padding-right: 2px;
+}
+.superscript {
+   font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
+   vertical-align: super;
+   font-size: 60%;
+   padding-left: 2px;
+}
+.sr-only-no-select {
+position:absolute;
+left:-10000px;
+top:auto;
+width:1px;
+height:1px;
+overflow:hidden;
+  -webkit-user-select: none; /* Safari no select*/
+  -ms-user-select: none; /* IE 10 and IE 11 */
+  user-select: none; /* Standard syntax */
+}
+
 /* ===================================== */
 /* ====== START SPHINX TABS CSS ======== */
 
 .sphinx-tab img {
 	margin-bottom: 24px;
 }
+
+
+
diff --git a/docs/source/_templates/footer.html b/docs/source/_templates/footer.html
@@ -16,14 +16,15 @@
   <div role="contentinfo" style="display: flex">
   {%- block contentinfo %}
 
-    <div id="container" style="width: 50%; white-space:nowrap;">
+    <div id="container" style="width: 75%;">
 
       <div>
         {%- if show_copyright %}
         {%- if hasdoc('copyright') %}
         {%- trans path=pathto('copyright'), copyright=copyright|e %}&#169; <a href="{{ path }}">Copyright</a> {{ copyright }}.{% endtrans %}
         {%- else %}
-        &#169; 2023 <i>{%- trans copyright=copyright|e %}{{ copyright }}{% endtrans %}</i>
+          &#169; 2025&nbsp; {%- trans copyright=copyright|e %}{{ copyright }}{% endtrans %} (<span class="wordmark">FIRST</span>)<br />
+          A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
         {%- endif %}
         {%- endif %}
       </div>

diff --git a/docs/source/conf.py b/docs/source/conf.py
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 import gitinfo
 
 project = 'FIRST Tech Challenge Docs'
-copyright = 'FIRST'
+copyright = 'For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology'
 author = 'FIRST Tech Challenge'
 license = 'BSD 3-Clause'
 
@@ -404,3 +404,20 @@ def setup(app):
 
 rediraffe_redirects = "redirects.txt"
 rediraffe_branch = "origin/main"
+
+rst_epilog = """
+.. role:: wordmark
+
+.. role:: superscript
+
+.. |FIRST| replace:: :wordmark:`FIRST`
+
+.. |FTC| replace:: :wordmark:`FIRST` Tech Challenge
+
+.. |reg| replace:: :superscript:`®`
+
+.. |FIRSTreg| replace:: :wordmark:`FIRST`\ :superscript:`®`
+
+.. |FTCreg| replace:: :wordmark:`FIRST`\ :superscript:`®` Tech Challenge
+"""
+
diff --git a/docs/source/gracious_professionalism/gp.rst b/docs/source/gracious_professionalism/gp.rst
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
-*Gracious Professionalism®*
-===========================
+Gracious Professionalism
+========================
 
-*Gracious Professionalism®* is part of the ethos of *FIRST*. It’s a way of doing
+*Gracious Professionalism*\ |reg| is part of the ethos of |FIRSTreg|. It’s a way of doing
 things that encourages high quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and
 respects individuals and the community.  *Gracious Professionalism* is not
 clearly defined for a reason. It can and should mean different things to
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Some possible meanings of *Gracious Professionalism* include:
 *  professionals possess special knowledge and are trusted by society to use that knowledge responsibly, and
 *  gracious professionals make a valued contribution in a manner pleasing to others and to themselves.
 
-In the context of *FIRST*, this means that all teams and participants should:
+In the context of |FIRST|, this means that all teams and participants should:
 
 *  learn to be strong competitors, but also treat one another with respect and kindness in the process, and 
 *  avoid leaving anyone feeling as if they are excluded or unappreciated.
@@ -25,8 +25,8 @@ professionals use knowledge in a gracious manner and individuals act with
 integrity and sensitivity, everyone wins and society benefits.
 
 .. image:: images/GoodStuff.png
-   :align: center
-
+   :alt: A photo of Dr. Woodie Flowers with the words Gracious Professionalism, Feelings, Knowledge, Good Stuff.
+   
 |
 
    *The FIRST spirit encourages doing high-quality, well-informed work in a
@@ -48,13 +48,14 @@ In Memoriam
 ^^^^^^^^^^^
 
 In October 2019, Dr. Woodie Flowers, an innovator in design and engineering
-education and a Distinguished Advisor to *FIRST* and supporter of our mission,
+education and a Distinguished Advisor to |FIRST| and supporter of our mission,
 passed away. As thousands of heartfelt tributes to Woodie have poured in from
 around the world, it is clear his legacy will live on indefinitely through the
 gracious nature of our community and our ongoing commitment to empowering
 educators and building global citizens.
 
 .. figure:: images/wf_fireworks.jpg
+   :alt: Dr. Woodie Flowers with fireworks in the background.
 
    Dr. Woodie Flowers, (1943 - 2019)
 

diff --git a/docs/source/gracious_professionalism/images/wf_fireworks.jpg b/docs/source/gracious_professionalism/images/wf_fireworks.jpg
diff --git a/docs/source/overview/ftcoverview.rst b/docs/source/overview/ftcoverview.rst
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
-About the *FIRST* Tech Challenge
-================================
+About the |FTC|
+====================================
 
-It’s way more than building robots. *FIRST* Tech Challenge teams (up to 15 team
-members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate
+It’s way more than building robots. |FTCreg| teams (up to 15 team
+members, grades 7 to 12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate
 robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format.
 
-Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice
+Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills and practice
 engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and
 working as a team.
 
@@ -18,55 +18,55 @@ enlistment, and other employment pathways.
 .. comment
    Build the FIRST Championship link so we can italicize FIRST.
 
-Each season concludes with regional championship events and an exciting |text|_.
+Teams compete at regional events leading up to an exciting |text|_ that concludes the season.
 
 .. _text: https://www.firstchampionship.org/
-.. |text| replace:: *FIRST* Championship
-
+.. |text| replace:: |FIRST| Championship
 
 .. only:: latex
 
    `About FIRST Tech Challenge (2021) <https://www.youtube.com/embed/y5NPp_5KHuk>`__
 
 .. raw:: html
 
+   <span class="sr-only-no-select">The following YouTube video has students and mentors talking about the FIRST Tech Challenge. Locate the Play push button to start the video.</span>
    <iframe width="100%" height="452" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y5NPp_5KHuk?enablejsapi=1" title="About FIRST Tech Challenge (2021)" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; enablejsapi; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
 
 |
 
-Start a *FIRST* Tech Challenge Team
-^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+Start a |FTC| Team
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 
-*FIRST* Tech Challenge teams design and build a robot using a reusable kit of
+|FTC| teams design and build a robot using a reusable kit of
 parts and compete within a common set of game rules to play an exciting field
 game and complete the specific season challenge. The robot game changes every
 season and is always a blast!
 
 Student and adult team members are encouraged to bring any skills they already
 have, like programming, electronics, metalworking, graphic design, web
-creation, public speaking, videography, and many more. *FIRST* Tech Challenge
+creation, public speaking, videography, and many more. |FTC|
 welcomes every student, with or without special skills.
 
-If you are looking to incorporate *FIRST* into your classroom or after-school
-programming, learn more about *FIRST* Class Pack, a flexible implementation
+If you are looking to incorporate |FIRST| into your classroom or after-school
+programming, learn more about |classpack|_, a flexible implementation
 option for up to 24 students.
 
-.. comment
-   Build the Start a Team link so we can italicize FIRST.
+.. _classpack: https://info.firstinspires.org/class-pack/firsttechchallenge
+.. |classpack| replace:: |FIRST| Class Pack
 
-Continue on to learn about the |text2|_
+Visit |text2|_ to learn about the essential steps to starting a team!
 
 .. _text2: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc/start-a-team
-.. |text2| replace:: essential steps to starting a *FIRST* Tech Challenge Team!
+.. |text2| replace:: start a |FIRST| Tech Challenge Team
 
-About *FIRST* Tech Challenge Kahoot
-^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+About |FTC| Kahoot
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 
-This is a fun self-led *FIRST* Tech Challenge `Kahoot
-<https://create.kahoot.it/course/f79560a1-df68-44dd-bbef-d8c9bf5a27f5>`__ to
-test and build your knowledge. Learn about the many facets of *FIRST* Tech
-Challenge and the Core Values of *FIRST* in the *FIRST* Tech Challenge `Kahoot
-<https://create.kahoot.it/course/f79560a1-df68-44dd-bbef-d8c9bf5a27f5>`__.
+A Kahoot is a self-led learning game to build and test your knowledge.
+|FIRST| has created a series of Kahoots in the areas of |FTC|, robots, game play, events and awards. 
 
+Visit |text3|_ to learn about the many facets of |FIRST| Tech Challenge and |FIRST| Core Values.
 
+.. _text3: https://create.kahoot.it/course/f79560a1-df68-44dd-bbef-d8c9bf5a27f5
+.. |text3| replace:: |FIRST| Tech Challenge Kahoots