Accessibility Statement

SAYWHAT and SARSYC are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. This website aims to conform with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

Measures to Support Accessibility

SAYWHAT takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility throughout our design process
• Provide clear navigation and page structure
• Use semantic HTML markup
• Ensure sufficient color contrast
• Provide alt text for images
• Support keyboard navigation
• Test with screen readers

Conference Accessibility

Physical Venue

• Wheelchair-accessible venue and facilities
• Accessible parking
• Accessible restrooms
• Elevators to all floors
• Reserved seating for people with disabilities

Communication Access

• Sign language interpretation (upon request)
• Written materials available in large print
• Audio induction loops in main hall
• Closed captioning for recorded sessions

How to Request Accommodations

Please indicate any accessibility requirements during registration. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs. Requests should be made at least 4 weeks before the conference.

Technical Specifications

This website is designed to be compatible with:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Browser text size adjustment (up to 200%)
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Voice recognition software

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts, some content may not yet be fully accessible. We are working to:

• Add captions to all videos
• Provide text transcripts for audio content
• Ensure all PDF documents are accessible
• Test with diverse assistive technologies

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on accessibility. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us:

Email: accessibility@sarsyc.org
Phone: +264 (0) 00 000 0000
Response Time: Within 48 hours

Third-Party Content

Some content on this website may be provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, we may not have full control over third-party accessibility.

Assessment Approach

SAYWHAT assessed the accessibility of this website through:

• Self-evaluation
• Automated testing tools
• Manual testing with assistive technologies
• User testing with people with disabilities