Imbizo Businesses is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. 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, a set of guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide array of disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for all people.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Imbizo Businesses takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
Include accessibility throughout our design and development processes.
Provide alternative text for all images and other non-text content.
Ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background.
Use clear and simple language.
Provide keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility.
Regularly test our website using accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
Offer ongoing accessibility training for our content editors and developers.
Specific Accessibility Features Implemented
Alternative Text: All images on our site include descriptive alternative text to provide information for users who are blind or visually impaired. For example, our company logo in the top-left corner has the alt text "Imbizo Businesses Logo".
Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard alone, allowing users with motor impairments to access all content and functionality.
Screen Reader Compatibility: We have tested our website with popular screen readers such as NVDA and VoiceOver to ensure that content is properly conveyed to users.
Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision to read our content. We use tools like the WebAIM Color Contrast Checker to verify compliance.
Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements such as ,
Resizable Text: Users can easily increase or decrease the text size on our website without losing content or functionality.
Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they are looking for. The main navigation links are: Home, Businesses, About Us, Contact Us, and Submit Business.
Forms: All form elements are properly labeled, and error messages are clear and informative. We use ARIA attributes to enhance the accessibility of complex form controls.
Video Captions: All videos on our website include captions for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, 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.
Third-Party Content: Some of our pages may include content from third-party sources, such as embedded maps or social media feeds, over which we have limited control. We are working with these providers to improve the accessibility of their content.
Older Documents: Some older documents (e.g., PDFs) may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of remediating these documents or providing accessible alternatives.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Imbizo Businesses. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website.
Email: accessibility@imbizobusinesses.co.za
Phone: +27 37 528 8650
Postal Address: Accessibility Team, Imbizo Businesses, 12 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Formal Approval of This Accessibility Statement
This Accessibility Statement is approved by: Sipho Nkosi, Chief Technology Officer of Imbizo Businesses.
Date
This statement was created on 2024-01-01 and last updated on 2024-10-27.