Our Commitment

The African Political Parties Initiative (APPI) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying 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.

APPI 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

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML structure for better screen reader compatibility
• Alternative text for images and graphics
• Keyboard navigation support
• High contrast color schemes
• Resizable text and zoom functionality
• Clear and consistent navigation
• Form labels and error messages

Known Limitations

While we strive to ensure our website is accessible, we acknowledge that there may be some limitations:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
• Third-party content and links may not meet our accessibility standards
• Some interactive elements may require additional testing with assistive technologies

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of our website 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
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

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

Assessment Methods

APPI assessed the accessibility of our website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation using accessibility testing tools
• Manual testing with keyboard navigation
• Review of color contrast and typography
• Testing with screen readers

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. This includes:

• Regular accessibility audits
• Staff training on accessibility best practices
• Incorporating accessibility into our development process
• Staying updated with accessibility standards and guidelines

Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Updates to This Statement

We will review and update this accessibility statement regularly to reflect our ongoing commitment to accessibility and any improvements made to our website.