Dr. Fred Okengo Matiangi for President 2027

Our Accessibility Commitment

Dr. Fred Okengo Matiang'i's Movement is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

♿ Accessibility Vision

We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, should have equal access to political information and the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. This website is designed to be accessible to all users, including those who rely on assistive technologies.

Standards and Guidelines

📋 WCAG 2.1 Compliance

Our website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level.

• Perceivable: Information presentable to users in ways they can perceive
• Operable: Interface components and navigation must be operable
• Understandable: Information and UI operation must be understandable
• Robust: Content must be robust enough for various assistive technologies

🌐 Additional Standards

✓Section 508 Compliance (US Federal)
✓EN 301 549 (European Standard)
✓AODA Guidelines (Ontario)
✓DDA Compliance (Australia)

Accessibility Features

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Visual Accessibility

• High contrast color schemes
• Scalable text (up to 200%)
• Clear visual hierarchy
• Alternative text for images
• Focus indicators

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Keyboard Navigation

• Full keyboard accessibility
• Logical tab order
• Skip links to main content
• Keyboard shortcuts
• No keyboard traps

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Screen Reader Support

• Semantic HTML structure
• ARIA labels and roles
• Descriptive link text
• Form labels and instructions
• Page structure landmarks

Keyboard Shortcuts

Use these keyboard shortcuts to navigate our website more efficiently:

Navigation Shortcuts

Tab - Navigate forward through links and form elements
Shift + Tab - Navigate backward
Enter - Activate links and buttons
Space - Activate buttons and checkboxes

Content Shortcuts

Alt + 1 - Skip to main content
Alt + 2 - Skip to navigation
Alt + 3 - Skip to footer
Esc - Close modals and dropdowns

Continuous Improvement

🔍 Regular Testing

We regularly test our website accessibility using:

• Automated accessibility scanning tools
• Manual testing with assistive technologies
• User testing with people with disabilities
• Third-party accessibility audits
• Ongoing monitoring and updates

📈 Ongoing Efforts

Our accessibility improvements include:

• Staff training on accessibility best practices
• Regular content and code reviews
• Integration of accessibility in design process
• Community feedback integration
• Compliance with evolving standards

Known Accessibility Issues

🚧 Areas for Improvement

We are actively working to address the following accessibility challenges:

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Third-party content: Some embedded social media content may not be fully accessible. We are working with providers to improve this.
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PDF documents: Some older PDF files may not be fully accessible. We are updating these documents to meet accessibility standards.
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Complex animations: Some decorative animations may not be optimal for users with vestibular disorders. We are adding motion controls.

Accessibility Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

📧 Email

info@fredokengomatiangi.org

Subject: Accessibility Feedback

📱 Phone

+1 (410) 409-9340

Available during business hours

⏰ Response Time

We aim to respond to accessibility concerns within 48 hours.

🔧 Alternative Formats

We can provide information in alternative formats upon request.

Legal and Compliance Information

📋 Compliance Status

This accessibility statement applies to fredokengomatiangi.org. We are committed to ensuring compliance with applicable accessibility laws and regulations.

Assessment Method:

Self-evaluation and third-party accessibility audit

Last Review:

December 2024

Next Review:

June 2025

Compliance Level:

WCAG 2.1 AA (Substantial Compliance)

Accessibility Statement