Afya Bora Home Healthcare Accessibility Policy
At Afya Bora Home Healthcare, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. We believe in providing equal access to information and services to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Therefore, we have implemented the following accessibility policy to ensure that our website complies with accessibility standards and guidelines:
1. Compliance with Standards: We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at level AA, set forth by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines provide recommendations for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities.
2. Ongoing Accessibility Review: Our team conducts regular assessments and reviews of our website to identify and address any accessibility issues. We utilize automated tools, manual testing, and user feedback to continuously improve the accessibility of our website.
3. Accessible Design: We design our website with accessibility in mind, including the use of clear and consistent navigation, readable fonts, and scalable content. We ensure that all functionality is operable via keyboard and that the website is compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
4. Alternative Text: We provide alternative text descriptions for all images on our website to ensure that visually impaired users can understand the content. This includes informative alt text for images and descriptive text for complex graphics.
5. Video Accessibility: Any multimedia content featured on our website includes captions or transcripts to make it accessible to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. We also strive to provide audio descriptions for video content where necessary.
6. Keyboard Accessibility: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using only a keyboard, without the need for a mouse. We ensure that all interactive elements, such as links and form controls, are easily accessible and operable via keyboard commands.
7. Compatibility: We strive to ensure compatibility with a wide range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, speech recognition software, and magnification tools. Our website is tested on various browsers and devices to ensure a consistent and accessible experience for all users.
8. Accessibility Statement: We provide an accessibility statement on our website that outlines our commitment to accessibility, describes the steps we have taken to make our website accessible, and provides contact information for users to report accessibility issues or provide feedback.
9. Training and Awareness: We provide training to our staff members on accessibility best practices to ensure that they are knowledgeable about how to create and maintain an accessible website. We also raise awareness among our team about the importance of accessibility and the impact it has on users with disabilities.
10. Continuous Improvement: We are committed to ongoing improvement in accessibility and welcome feedback from our users. We regularly monitor our website for accessibility issues and strive to promptly address any concerns that are brought to our attention.
Contact Us
If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or have suggestions for improving accessibility, please contact us at info@afya-bora.ca. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continue to enhance the accessibility of our website.
Date of Adoption: Wednesday April 3, 2024
Date of Last Review: Wednesday April 3, 2024
Next Review Date: Friday May 3, 2024
By implementing and maintaining this accessibility policy, Afya Bora Home Healthcare reaffirms its dedication to ensuring equal access to information and services for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
