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Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to making our website accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or disability.

Our Commitment

Utafiti Wellness Research Association 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.

Inclusive by Design

We believe that access to health information is a right, not a privilege. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader mission of promoting health equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

Perceivable

Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.

Operable

User interface components and navigation must be operable by all users.

Understandable

Information and operation of user interface must be understandable.

Robust

Content must be robust enough to be interpreted by a wide variety of user agents.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

Keyboard Navigation

All website functions can be accessed using only a keyboard. Use Tab to navigate and Enter to activate.

Screen Reader Compatibility

Proper semantic HTML structure for compatibility with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.

Text Resizing

Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality using browser zoom controls.

Color Contrast

Minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text as per WCAG guidelines.

Alternative Text

Descriptive alt text for all meaningful images to convey equivalent information.

Headings Structure

Logical heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3) for easy navigation and understanding of content structure.

Language Declaration

Proper language declaration for screen readers and translation tools.

Focus Indicators

Visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation to show which element is currently focused.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some areas of our website may have limitations. We are actively working to improve these areas:

  • Third-party content: Some embedded content from third parties may not be fully accessible
  • PDF documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers
  • Complex data visualizations: Some interactive charts may have limited accessibility features
  • Video content: Some older videos may lack captions or audio descriptions

We are continuously working to improve accessibility in these areas. If you encounter any issues, please let us know.

Feedback & Contact

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

Email Us

Send detailed feedback to: accessibility@utafitiwellness.org

Call Us

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EAT: +254 795 561 169

Online Form

Use our contact form and select "Accessibility Feedback"

Response Time

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days. Our team will acknowledge your feedback and work with you to address any issues.

Technical Information

Assessment Approach

We assess accessibility through:

  • Automated testing tools (WAVE, axe, Lighthouse)
  • Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • User testing with people with disabilities

Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Latest versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Mobile devices and tablets
  • Assistive technologies and adaptive strategies

Standards

We follow established web standards:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA
  • HTML5 Semantic Markup
  • WAI-ARIA for complex widgets
  • Responsive Web Design principles

Statement Date & Updates

This statement was created on: Jan 1, 2026

Last reviewed and updated on: Jan 15, 2026

We regularly review and update this accessibility statement as we improve our website and receive feedback from users.