Inclusive Access
We aim to make our digital information and services usable by people with a wide range of abilities and assistive technologies.
Access for Everyone. Inclusion by Design.
African Sahara Charity Foundation (ASCF) is committed to providing an inclusive digital experience and making our website and online services accessible to the widest possible audience.
We believe access to information should not depend on a person's physical ability, sensory ability, technology, device, or method of interaction.
ASCF continually works to improve the accessibility, usability, and clarity of its digital services.
Four principles guide how we approach digital accessibility.
We aim to make our digital information and services usable by people with a wide range of abilities and assistive technologies.
We work to present information in a clear, readable, and understandable format.
We consider accessibility when designing, developing, and updating our digital services.
Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we regularly review opportunities to improve the user experience.
ASCF aims to follow recognized accessibility best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA where reasonably applicable.
These guidelines support accessibility for people with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.
We work to incorporate the following features into our digital services.
Keyboard Navigation — we aim to make important website functions usable through keyboard navigation
Screen Reader Support — we structure content to support compatibility with common screen-reader technologies
Readable Text — text is designed to remain readable at larger sizes and across common devices
Color Contrast — we use contrast-conscious design choices to improve readability
Alternative Text — meaningful images are intended to include appropriate alternative text where applicable
Accessible Forms — forms are designed to use clear labels, instructions, and field associations
Page Structure — semantic headings and page landmarks are used to improve navigation
Responsive Design — the website is designed to remain usable across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
Users may access the ASCF website using a variety of browsers, operating systems, screen readers, magnification tools, speech-recognition tools, and other assistive technologies.
Because technology evolves continuously, some combinations of devices, browsers, assistive technologies, or third-party services may behave differently.
We welcome reports of accessibility barriers so that we can investigate and improve them.
The ASCF website may include links, documents, embedded services, payment systems, maps, videos, or other content provided by third parties.
While we encourage accessible practices among our technology and service providers, ASCF may not control the accessibility of all external platforms or third-party content.
If you encounter an accessibility barrier involving third-party content accessed through our website, please let us know so we can review available alternatives.
ASCF strives to make donation forms, volunteer applications, partnership inquiries, contact forms, and other digital interactions understandable and usable. We aim to provide:
If a digital form cannot be completed because of an accessibility barrier, users may contact ASCF for assistance or an alternative method of communication.
ASCF may publish reports, policies, financial documents, governance records, and other downloadable materials in PDF or other formats.
We aim to improve the accessibility of published documents over time.
If a document is not accessible in your preferred format, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to provide the information in an alternative format.
We welcome feedback regarding the accessibility of the African Sahara Charity Foundation website.
If you experience difficulty accessing information, navigating the website, completing a form, or using any digital service, please contact us.
When reporting an accessibility issue, it is helpful to include:
We will make reasonable efforts to review accessibility concerns and provide appropriate assistance.
ASCF may periodically:
Accessibility is an ongoing responsibility, and ASCF will continue improving its digital services as technology, standards, and organizational capabilities evolve.
This Accessibility Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, accessibility guidance, legal requirements, or ASCF's digital services.
The current version will always display its effective date.
Our Accessibility Coordinator is here to help. We welcome your questions and feedback.