Accessibility Statement
Our commitment to making Africa Future Gateway usable by everyone, on every device.
Our commitment
Accessibility is not an afterthought — it is designed into every page, form, and program we build.
WCAG 2.2 AA target
We build to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines at Level AA, the internationally recognized standard.
Mobile-first, low-bandwidth
Designed to work from 360px width on low-cost smartphones and constrained connections.
Keyboard & screen-reader ready
Every interactive element is reachable and operable without a mouse.
Report an issue
If something isn’t working for you, we want to hear about it — email us any time.
Our commitment
Africa Future Gateway, Inc. is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We believe that access to education, programs, and opportunity should not depend on ability, geography, or device.
We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to our website www.africafuturegateway.org, our future Digital Academy (learn.africafuturegateway.org), and our participant portal (portal.africafuturegateway.org).
Conformance status
Target standard
WCAG 2.2 Level AA
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
Our website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. “Partially conformant” means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We document these areas in Section 06 (Known limitations) below and are actively working to resolve them.
We aim to reach full conformance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA on all core pages — Home, About, Programs, Impact, Partners, Get Involved, Donate, Contact, Transparency, and all legal pages — and will document any exceptions that cannot be feasibly remediated.
Measures we take
Africa Future Gateway takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
Standards-based design
Semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks, and clear heading hierarchy across every page.
Contrast-tested palette
All text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for body, 3:1 for large text).
Keyboard navigation
Every interactive element is reachable and operable via keyboard with visible focus states.
Captions & transcripts
Video and audio content include captions or transcripts where applicable.
Responsive from 360px
Layouts work on small phones and large screens without horizontal scrolling.
Performance-conscious
Compressed images, lazy loading, and limited third-party scripts for low-bandwidth users.
Bilingual-ready
English/French architecture with language switching that preserves page context.
Continuous testing
Automated testing plus manual review with assistive technologies before release.
Accessibility features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
For visual accessibility
- Sufficient colour contrast throughout the site
- Text resizable up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
- No information conveyed by colour alone
- Alternative text on all informative images; decorative images marked appropriately
- Support for browser and OS high-contrast modes
For keyboard and motor accessibility
- Full keyboard navigation for all interactive elements
- Visible focus indicators with 3px gold outline
- Skip-to-content links on every page
- No keyboard traps
- Form fields with visible, persistent labels
For screen-reader and cognitive accessibility
- Semantic HTML with proper heading hierarchy
- ARIA landmarks and labels where appropriate
- Meaningful link text (no “click here”)
- Clear, plain-language content where possible
- Consistent navigation across pages
- Form error messages that describe the issue and how to fix it
For motion sensitivity
- Support for
prefers-reduced-motion— animations pause or become static when enabled - No autoplay of video or audio with sound
- No flashing content
Browser & device support
Our website is designed to work with the following assistive technologies and browsers:
Browsers
- Google Chrome (latest two versions)
- Mozilla Firefox (latest two versions)
- Microsoft Edge (latest two versions)
- Apple Safari (latest two versions)
- Chrome for Android (latest version)
- Safari on iOS (latest version)
Screen readers
- NVDA with Firefox and Chrome on Windows
- JAWS with Chrome and Edge on Windows
- VoiceOver with Safari on macOS and iOS
- TalkBack with Chrome on Android
Devices
- Desktop and laptop computers
- Tablets (iOS and Android)
- Smartphones from 360px width
- Low-bandwidth connections (3G and constrained networks)
Known limitations
Despite our best efforts, some limitations may exist. Below is a transparent list of known accessibility limitations and our plan for each.
Third-party embedded content
Some embedded content — such as donation processor frames or analytics widgets — may not meet all WCAG criteria. We choose accessible vendors where possible and document exceptions.
Video captions & transcripts
New video content is published with captions and transcripts. Older media published before this statement may not yet have them; retroactive captioning is ongoing.
Document downloads (PDF)
Some PDFs in the Transparency center may not be fully tagged for screen-reader use. We are working to publish accessible alternatives (HTML or tagged PDFs) for all governance documents.
Digital Academy & Portal
The future LMS and participant portal will be built to the same WCAG 2.2 AA standard. Full audits will be conducted before public launch.
If you encounter an accessibility barrier not listed here, please let us know — we treat every report seriously.
Getting assistance
If you need help accessing content on our website, or would like information in an alternative format, we are happy to assist. You can contact us to:
Request a document in an alternative format (large print, HTML, plain text)
Receive assistance over the phone for completing forms or navigating the site
Ask questions about our programs, donations, or partnership opportunities
Request a call back at a time that works for your time zone
We aim to respond to accessibility assistance requests within 5 business days. Complex requests may take longer, and we will keep you informed of progress.
Feedback & contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Africa Future Gateway. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
3479 Holmead Pl NW
Washington, DC 20010-3407
United States
When you contact us, please describe the issue you encountered, the page you were on, and — if possible — the browser and assistive technology you were using. This helps us respond faster and fix the issue.
Assessment approach
Africa Future Gateway assesses the accessibility of our website through the following approaches:
Self-evaluation
Internal reviews by our design and development team at every stage of the product lifecycle.
Automated tools
Regular audits with axe, Lighthouse, and WAVE to catch regressions.
Manual review
Keyboard-only navigation, screen-reader testing, and contrast verification by the team.
User feedback
Reports from users with disabilities inform our accessibility roadmap directly.
Formal third-party accessibility audits will be commissioned prior to the public launch of the Digital Academy and Portal, and periodically for the main website as our content evolves.
Enforcement & escalation
We take accessibility seriously. If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you have the following options:
- Escalate your concern in writing to our team at wecare@africafuturegateway.org with “Accessibility escalation” in the subject line.
- Request a formal response from AFG leadership, which we will provide in writing within 15 business days.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant accessibility enforcement body in your jurisdiction (for example, the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line, or the equivalent authority in your country).
AFG will never retaliate against anyone who raises an accessibility concern in good faith.
Updates to this statement
This Accessibility Statement was prepared on January 1, 2026, using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool as a reference framework.
We review this statement at least once per year, and any time we make significant changes to our website or accessibility practices. When we update this statement, we will update the effective date at the top of the page.
The most recent review was completed on January 1, 2026.
Last updated January 1, 2026. This statement is reviewed at least annually.