Accessibility Statement for Ubuntu Entrepreneurs

Ubuntu Entrepreneurs is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all users and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as set out by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Ubuntu Entrepreneurs takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility throughout our design and development processes.
• Provide alternative text for all images and non-text content.
• Ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Use clear and simple language.
• Provide keyboard navigation and focus indicators.
• Design forms to be accessible, including labels and instructions.
• Use semantic HTML to structure content.
• Regularly test our website using assistive technologies.
• Offer transcripts and captions for video and audio content (where applicable).
• Maintain a responsive website design to ensure compatibility with various screen sizes.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

Here are specific features we have implemented to enhance accessibility:

• Alternative Text for Images: Every image on our website includes descriptive alternative text, providing screen readers with context and meaning. For example, depicts entrepreneurs working together, enabling users who cannot see the image to understand its purpose.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users to access all content and functionality without relying on a mouse. This is crucial for users with motor impairments.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure a high level of contrast between text and background, meeting WCAG requirements and improving readability for users with low vision.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: The website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need. Menus and links are logically organized and labeled.
• Form Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages. We use ARIA attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, providing meaning and context to assistive technologies. This includes using appropriate headings, lists, and landmarks.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality. This can be done through browser settings or using built-in accessibility tools.
• Screen Reader Compatibility: We regularly test our website with various screen readers to ensure compatibility and identify any potential issues. This includes testing with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
• Descriptive Link Text: All links on our website use descriptive text, clearly indicating the destination of the link. This helps users understand where they will be taken when they click on a link. For example, a link to our contact page will say "Contact Us" rather than "Click Here."
• Video and Audio Accessibility: Where we use video and audio content, we provide transcripts and captions to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. We strive to make all multimedia content fully accessible.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website. This includes regularly reviewing and updating our content and code to ensure compliance with the latest accessibility standards. We also welcome feedback from our users on how we can improve accessibility.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Ubuntu Entrepreneurs. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the accessibility of our website, please contact us at:

Email: accessibility@ubuntuentrepreneurs.org.za

Phone: 021-460-9234

Address: 12 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

We will try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

The accessibility of Ubuntu Entrepreneurs relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Ubuntu Entrepreneurs, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

At this time, there are no known accessibility limitations.

Assessment Approach

Ubuntu Entrepreneurs assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: The website was self-evaluated by the developers and content creators using the WCAG guidelines.
• External evaluation: The website was evaluated by an independent accessibility consultant.
• User testing: The website was tested by users with disabilities.

Formal Complaints

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and propose a solution within 10 business days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate your complaint to the South African Human Rights Commission.

Date

This statement was created on 26 October 2023 and last updated on 26 October 2023.