Accessibility Statement

Pearl of Africa Tourism & Development is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all people, including those with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as well as complying with Uganda's Persons with Disabilities Act, 2006, to ensure our website is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Pearl of Africa Tourism & Development takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Including accessibility as part of our mission statement.
• Integrating accessibility into our design and development workflows.
• Providing training for our staff on accessibility best practices.
• Regularly auditing our website for accessibility compliance using both automated and manual testing.

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. Pearl of Africa Tourism & Development 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.

Specific Accessibility Features

• Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images and non-text content. For example, an image of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has the alt text: " ".
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be navigable using a keyboard, allowing users to access all content and functionality without relying on a mouse.
• Clear and Consistent Structure: We use headings, lists, and other structural elements to organize content and make it easier to understand.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that text and background colors have sufficient contrast to be readable by individuals with low vision.
• Resizable Text: Users can resize text up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
• Form Labels: All form fields are properly labeled to provide clear instructions for users.
• Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided to allow users to bypass repetitive content and go directly to the main content of the page.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to convey meaning and structure to assistive technologies.

Areas for Improvement

We are aware of some areas on our website where we could improve accessibility. We are actively working to address these issues, including:

• Ensuring all video content includes captions and transcripts.
• Improving the accessibility of complex tables.
• Addressing any remaining color contrast issues.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Pearl of Africa Tourism & Development. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website.

Contact Information

If you have any accessibility-related questions or concerns, please contact us:

• Email: accessibility@pearlofafrica.ug
• Phone: +256 464 958857 (Accessibility Support)
• Address: Plot 42, Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Pearl of Africa Tourism & Development 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

Assessment Approach

Pearl of Africa Tourism & Development assessed the accessibility of its website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: We evaluated our website internally using automated tools and manual testing.
• External evaluation: We engaged an independent accessibility consultant, Access Uganda Ltd, to conduct a comprehensive accessibility audit. Contact them at info@accessuganda.com or call +7 12843.

Date of Statement

This statement was created on October 26, 2023, and will be reviewed and updated regularly.

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure the accessibility of all content, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage users to contact the third-party provider directly if they encounter any accessibility issues.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Pearl of Africa Tourism & Development, 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 accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions or HTML alternatives.
• Interactive Maps: Our interactive maps may not be fully accessible to screen reader users. We are exploring alternative map solutions that are more accessible.

Browser Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest version)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
• Safari (latest version)
• Microsoft Edge (latest version)