Accessibility Statement for Ubuntu Business Directory
Ubuntu Business Directory is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all, 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. Ubuntu Business Directory 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
We have implemented the following features to enhance the accessibility of our website:
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
- Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text to provide context for users who cannot see them.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content.
- Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for users with low vision.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without loss of content or functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our navigation is clear and consistent, making it easy for users to find what they are looking for.
- Forms Accessibility: All form elements are properly labeled and accessible to screen readers.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA attributes where necessary to provide additional information to assistive technologies.
Customization Options
We understand that users have different needs and preferences. Therefore, we provide the following customization options:
- Browser Settings: Users can adjust their browser settings to customize the appearance of our website, such as changing the font size, color, and contrast.
- Assistive Technologies: Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software.
- Operating System Settings: Users can customize their operating system settings to further enhance their accessibility experience.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, we are aware of some limitations on our website:
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions.
- Certain third-party plugins may not be fully accessible. We are actively working with vendors to address these issues.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Ubuntu Business Directory. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website.
You can contact us at:
- Email: accessibility@ubuntubusiness.co.za
- Phone: 021-813-9427
- Address: 14 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Assessment Approach
Ubuntu Business Directory assessed the accessibility of this website through the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The website was self-evaluated by the company's developers and accessibility specialists.
- External evaluation: The website was evaluated by an external accessibility consultant, Zanele Mbeki from Accessible Solutions.
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology
Ubuntu Business Directory is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Latest versions of major screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS)
- Operating systems such as Windows and macOS
- Latest versions of major browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Ubuntu Business Directory 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
- ARIA
Date
This statement was created on 14 May 2024.
Updates
This accessibility statement will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect any changes in our website or accessibility practices. Last update: 14 May 2024.