Accessibility Statement
Kiongozi Online is committed to ensuring democratic participation is accessible to every Kenyan citizen
Democracy for Everyone
We believe that access to civic participation is a fundamental right. We are committed to making Kiongozi Online accessible to users with diverse abilities as we continue developing the platform.
Accessibility Features
Accessibility features designed to serve all users effectively.
Visual Design
Clean layouts with good contrast ratios and readable fonts. We're working on additional visual accessibility features.
Future Audio Support
Audio features and alerts for hearing accessibility are planned as the platform develops.
Keyboard Support
Basic keyboard navigation is available. We're improving focus indicators and full keyboard accessibility.
Mobile-First Design
The platform is built mobile-first for Kenya's smartphone users with touch-friendly interfaces.
Semantic HTML
We use proper HTML structure and are working toward full screen reader compatibility.
Usability Focus
Large clickable areas and clear navigation. Motor accessibility features are planned for future releases.
Standards & Guidelines
We follow international best practices and standards for web accessibility.
WCAG Goals
We are working toward Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Level AA compliance as we develop the platform.
Screen Reader Progress
We're building with screen reader compatibility in mind and testing with popular screen readers as we develop.
Mobile First
Built mobile-first with responsive layouts for Kenya's mobile users. Touch accessibility improvements are ongoing.
Testing & Validation
We continuously test and improve our accessibility features through multiple methods.
Automated Testing
- Basic accessibility testing during development
- Lighthouse accessibility monitoring
- Color contrast checking
- Manual keyboard navigation testing
- Planning automated accessibility audits
User Testing
- Planning user testing with diverse abilities
- Seeking feedback from accessibility advocates
- Looking to partner with disability organizations
- Conducting basic usability testing
- Building community feedback mechanisms
Help Us Improve
As we develop Kiongozi Online, we want to ensure it works for everyone. If you have accessibility needs or suggestions, please let us know.
Accessibility Support
Contact: Use our contact form
Subject: Mark as "Accessibility Issue"
Response Time: Within 72 hours
Status: We take accessibility feedback seriously
This accessibility statement was last updated on August 21, 2025