Accessibility Statement - Uganda Adventures and Investments

Uganda Adventures and Investments is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as our accessibility standard. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Uganda Adventures and Investments takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct periodic audits of our website to identify and address accessibility issues. Our audits are performed by both internal accessibility specialists and external consultants, such as Inclusivity Solutions based in Kampala 043964122, info@inclusivitysolutions.ug).
Alternative Text: All images and non-text content are provided with descriptive alternative text to ensure they can be understood by users with visual impairments. For example, provides a clear description of the park's beauty. Similarly, illustrates the gorilla trekking experience.
Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to improve readability for users with low vision or color blindness. The color palette used throughout the site adheres to WCAG guidelines, verified using tools like the Colour Contrast Analyser.
Clear and Simple Language: We use clear and simple language to make our content easy to understand for all users, including those with cognitive disabilities. Content is reviewed regularly by our content editor, Sarah Nakimuli, who can be reached at sarah.nakimuli@ugandaadventures.com.
Resizable Text: Users can easily resize text on our website without loss of content or functionality. This can be done using browser settings or assistive technologies.
Forms Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed with clear labels and instructions to ensure they are accessible to users with disabilities. Each field includes appropriate ARIA attributes to provide assistive technologies with the necessary information.
Video Accessibility: All videos on our website include captions and transcripts for users who are deaf or hard of hearing. Audio descriptions are provided where necessary to describe visual elements. For example, a video showcasing investment opportunities in Kampala includes captions providing context for spoken words.
Consistent Structure: We maintain a consistent website structure and use headings appropriately to help users navigate and understand our content.
Assistive Technology Compatibility: Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software.

Specific Accessibility Features

Skip Navigation Link: A "Skip to Content" link is provided at the top of each page to allow users to bypass the navigation menu and go directly to the main content area.
ARIA Landmarks: We use ARIA landmarks to define the structure of our pages and make it easier for users of assistive technologies to navigate.
Focus Indicators: Clear focus indicators are provided for interactive elements to help keyboard users understand where they are on the page.

Exceptions

While we strive to make all content accessible, there may be some exceptions. For example, older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these documents or provide accessible alternatives. If you encounter an accessibility issue, please let us know.

Feedback

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

Phone: +256 35 0681794
E-mail: accessibility@ugandaadventures.com
Postal address: Plot 23 Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Uganda Adventures and Investments 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

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Uganda Adventures and Investments, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Older PDF Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully tagged for accessibility. We are actively working to replace these with accessible HTML versions or provide remediated PDF documents. In the meantime, please contact us for assistance.
Third-Party Content: Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. While we encourage our partners to adhere to accessibility standards, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of their content.

Assessment Approach

Uganda Adventures and Investments assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

Self-evaluation: We regularly evaluate our website internally using accessibility testing tools and manual reviews.
External evaluation: We periodically engage external accessibility consultants to conduct comprehensive audits and provide recommendations for improvement.

Accessibility Resources

For more information about web accessibility, please consult the following resources:

Enforcement Procedure

We are committed to addressing any accessibility concerns promptly and effectively. If you are not satisfied with our response to your feedback, you can escalate your concern to the National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U) at info@nita.go.ug.

Date

This statement was created on 1st November 2023 and will be reviewed and updated regularly.