Accessibility
Built to work for everyone.
Our homepage is cinematic on purpose. None of that should stand between anyone and what we do, or how to reach us. We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at level AA, and this is how.
What we have done
- Keyboard. Every link, button and field can be reached and used with a keyboard, with a clear focus outline. A "skip to content" link is the first thing on every page.
- Screen readers. Pages use real headings, landmarks and labels. Decorative effects are hidden from assistive technology; status messages, such as upload progress and form errors, are announced.
- Contrast. Text is black on white or white on black, the highest contrast possible.
- Motion. If your device asks for reduced motion, the site turns off its animations and shows a still version of the day.
- Phones and slow connections. Phones and low-power devices get a lighter version. Heavy effects load only after the content.
- Without JavaScript. Every page can be read, and both enquiry forms can be sent, with JavaScript switched off.
- Voice instead of typing. The project form accepts a voice note for anyone who would rather speak than type.
Known limitations
- The animated sky, the map of Africa and the halftone portrait are decorative. Their meaning is also given in text.
- Voice notes need a browser that supports recording. Where it is not available, the option is hidden and you can type or attach a file instead.
Tell us
If anything on this site does not work for you, we want to know. Email info@riua.africa and tell us the page and what happened.