CRA Registered Charity #791982309RR0001

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to making our website accessible to everyone, regardless of ability.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Nourish Tanzania is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all visitors, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information about our programs, mission, and ways to get involved. Accessibility is a core part of our values, and we continuously work to improve the user experience for all visitors.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML: We use proper heading structure, landmark elements, and semantic markup to ensure screen readers can navigate our content effectively.
  • Alternative Text: All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text for screen readers.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated entirely using a keyboard, including all interactive elements, menus, and forms.
  • Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios between text and background elements to ensure readability.
  • Responsive Design: Our website adapts to different screen sizes and devices, including mobile phones and tablets.
  • Form Labels: All form fields have associated labels to assist screen reader users.
  • Focus Indicators: Interactive elements have visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation.
  • Readable Fonts: We use legible fonts at appropriate sizes with sufficient line spacing.

Standards

We aim to conform to the following accessibility standards:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
  • Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) specifications
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) where applicable

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including:

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

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our website may not yet fully meet all WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria. We are actively working to identify and resolve any accessibility barriers. If you encounter any issues, please contact us so we can address them promptly.

Feedback and Contact

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

We will do our best to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve any identified issues as quickly as possible.

Continuous Improvement

Nourish Tanzania views web accessibility as an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website for accessibility compliance and implement improvements to ensure an inclusive experience for all visitors.