Our Commitment to Accessibility
At Ubuntu Living, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We strive to continuously improve the user experience for all visitors, and apply the relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Ubuntu Living is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Accessibility Features
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand the page structure.
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Alternative Text:
All images have descriptive alternative text (
, for example) to provide context for users who cannot see them.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to meet WCAG guidelines, making it easier for users with low vision to read the content.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using browser settings without losing content or functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, allowing users to easily find the information they need.
- Forms Accessibility: All forms are designed with proper labels and instructions to ensure they are accessible to users with disabilities.
Specific Measures to Ensure Accessibility
Ubuntu Living takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of the Ubuntu Living Website:
- Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
- Include accessibility throughout our design and development processes.
- Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Ubuntu Living. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:
- Email: accessibility@ubuntuliving.co.za
- Postal address: 12 Berg Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- Phone: +27 48 529 9651
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Ubuntu Living, 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.
- Older PDF Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to update these documents or provide alternative formats. Solution: Contact us to request an accessible version of the document.
- Third-Party Content: Some content provided by third parties may not be fully accessible. We are working with these parties to improve accessibility. Solution: Report the issue to us, and we will work with the third party to resolve it.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Ubuntu Living 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 with the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
Ubuntu Living assessed the accessibility of Ubuntu Living by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The Ubuntu Living development team evaluated the accessibility of the website.
- External evaluation: We periodically engage accessibility consultants, such as Inclusive Access Solutions, to conduct audits and provide recommendations.
Date
This statement was created on 1 June 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.
Navigation and Structure
The website utilizes a clear and consistent navigation structure, including:
- A main navigation menu at the top of each page.
- A footer with links to important pages such as the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
- Breadcrumbs on interior pages to help users understand their location within the site.
Content Presentation
We have taken steps to ensure that our content is presented in a way that is easy to read and understand:
- We use clear and concise language.
- We break up large blocks of text with headings, subheadings, and bullet points.
- We use sufficient color contrast between text and background.
Mobile Responsiveness
The Ubuntu Living website is designed to be fully responsive and accessible on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. The layout adapts to different screen sizes to ensure a consistent and user-friendly experience.
Assistive Technologies
The Ubuntu Living website is designed to be compatible with a variety of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software. We regularly test our website with these technologies to ensure that it is accessible to users with disabilities.
Accessible Forms
We strive to make all forms on our website accessible to users with disabilities. This includes providing clear labels and instructions, using semantic HTML, and ensuring that all form elements are keyboard accessible.
| Form Element | Accessibility Feature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Text Input | Labels | Each text input has a clear and descriptive label associated with it. |
| Checkboxes | Fieldset and Legend | Checkboxes are grouped within a fieldset with a descriptive legend. |
| Select Dropdown | ARIA Attributes | Select dropdowns include ARIA attributes to enhance screen reader compatibility. |
Additional Resources
For more information on web accessibility, please visit the following resources: