Accessibility Statement for Imbizo Adventures
Imbizo Adventures is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors 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. Imbizo Adventures 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.
Efforts to Support Accessibility
Imbizo Adventures takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
- Integrate accessibility into our development practices.
- Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
- Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Imbizo Adventures. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Imbizo Adventures:
- Phone: +27 62 387 9235
- E-mail: accessibility@imbizoadventures.co.za
- Visitor address: 12 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- Postal address: PO Box 500, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Imbizo Adventures 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 to the accessibility standards used.
Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Imbizo Adventures, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions.
| Issue | Description | Remedy | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Images without alternative text | Some older images may lack detailed alternative text. | We are actively auditing and updating alt text for all images across the site. | Ongoing |
| Inconsistent heading structures | Heading levels may not always follow a logical sequence on certain pages. | We are reviewing and restructuring heading hierarchies to ensure semantic accuracy and clarity. | By December 2024 |
| Keyboard navigation issues | Some interactive elements may not be fully navigable using a keyboard. | We are improving keyboard focus indicators and ensuring all interactive elements are keyboard accessible. | By November 2024 |
Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed above.
Assessment Approach
Imbizo Adventures assessed the accessibility of Imbizo Adventures by the following approach:
- Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally by our development and design teams.
- External evaluation: We contract with Accessibility Auditors Africa to conduct independent accessibility audits.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you can file a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission.
Links to Other Pages
Here are links to other important pages on our website:
Date
This statement was created on 24 October 2023 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool .
This statement was last updated on 24 October 2023.
Ongoing Efforts
We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our team at Imbizo Adventures is dedicated to learning and implementing the best practices for web accessibility. We regularly monitor our website and make improvements based on user feedback and accessibility audits. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are planning to implement the following initiatives:
- Automated Accessibility Testing: Implementing automated tools to regularly scan our website for accessibility issues. This will help us identify and address potential problems quickly and efficiently.
- User Testing with People with Disabilities: Conducting user testing sessions with individuals who have disabilities to gain valuable insights into their experiences and challenges when using our website. This will allow us to make improvements based on real user needs.
- Training and Education: Providing ongoing training and education to our staff on accessibility best practices and guidelines. This will ensure that our entire team is knowledgeable and committed to creating accessible content.
- Accessibility Audits: Commissioning regular third-party accessibility audits to ensure that our website meets the latest accessibility standards and guidelines. These audits will provide us with independent assessments and recommendations for improvement.
- Document Remediation: Ensuring that all documents available on our website, such as PDFs and Word documents, are fully accessible. This includes adding alternative text to images, ensuring proper heading structures, and providing captions and transcripts for audio and video content.
At Imbizo Adventures, we believe that accessibility is not just a technical requirement, but a fundamental principle. We are committed to creating a website that is inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities. By continuously improving our website and implementing best practices for accessibility, we strive to provide a positive and seamless experience for all users.
We understand that achieving full accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continuously learning and improving. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make our website more accessible to everyone. If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of our website, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your feedback is valuable and helps us to improve the user experience for all visitors.