Accessibility Policy

Our Commitment

Hope for Africa is dedicated to ensuring equal access to our website for all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide information and services in a manner that is equally effective for everyone, regardless of their abilities.

Accessibility Assistance

If you encounter any difficulties accessing our website content, we’re here to help:

1. Request Alternative Formats: Contact us to request information in an alternate format that suits your needs.
2. Report Issues: Inform us about any accessibility barriers you’re experiencing.
3. Provide Feedback: We welcome both anonymous feedback and formal complaints regarding accessibility.

When contacting us, please:

• Specify the content you’re trying to access
• Describe the accessibility issues you’re facing
• Suggest an alternate format if applicable
• Provide your preferred contact method for assistance

We aim to respond to all requests within 2 business days and propose solutions within 10 business days.

Our Approach to Accessibility

To ensure our website’s accessibility, we:

1. Employ a dedicated web accessibility expert
2. Provide accessibility training for our web accessibility compliance staff
3. Incorporate accessibility reviews in our website development process
4. Include accessibility checks in our content quality control

Compliance Standards

We adhere to these state and federal regulations, including, but not limited to:

• Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Assessment Methods

We regularly assess our website’s accessibility using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A & AA and through these methods:

• Self-evaluation
• Manual functional accessibility testing
• Automated content and code testing
• Technical specification reviews for browser and assistive technology compatibility

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge potential limitations:

1. Links to third-party websites
2. Embedded third-party content (e.g., PDFs, videos)

We cannot guarantee the accessibility of external content, but we make efforts to link to accessible resources whenever possible.

Contact Us

For accessibility requests, feedback, or to report issues, please contact us through our website. Your input helps us improve our services for all users.

Last updated: September 23, 2024
Date of last website review: September 23, 2024