East London Somali Connect is committed to making our website accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure that our website is user-friendly for everyone, including those with impairments in vision, hearing, and mobility. Our goal is to provide an inclusive online experience for all members of the Somali community in East London.
​ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This statement was last updated on [14/08/2024].
We at East London Somali Connect are dedicated to making our site a welcoming and accessible space for all members of the Somali community in East London.
What web accessibility is
Web accessibility refers to the practice of ensuring that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the web, as well as contribute to the web. It encompasses all disabilities that affect access to the web, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have taken steps to align our website with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2] to provide an accessible experience. Our site has been designed to be compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard navigation, ensuring that all members of the Somali community can engage with our content.
- As part of our commitment to accessibility, we have implemented various features, including clear heading structures, alternative text for images, color combinations that meet required contrast ratios, and reduced use of motion. Additionally, we have ensured that all multimedia content on our site is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]
Our efforts to achieve full compliance with accessibility standards may be impacted by third-party content. Certain pages on our site may be affected by content that is not under our direct control. We are actively working to address these areas and strive for full accessibility across all our web pages.
Requests, issues, and suggestions
East London Somali Connect is committed to addressing any accessibility issues that may arise. If you encounter an accessibility concern on our website or if you require further assistance, please feel free to contact our accessibility coordinator:
[Nima Nasir]
[+44 7585592404]
[elsomaliconnect@gmail.com]