Our Commitment to Web Accessibility
Finnish Special Education in Africa is committed to providing a fully accessible website experience for all users of all abilities, including those who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers, screen enlargement software, and alternative keyboard input devices to navigate the web.
Ongoing Efforts to Ensure Accessibility
We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 as our guiding principle for determining accessibility. These are internationally agreed-upon standards that cover a wide range of recommendations and best practices for making content useable. As we add new pages and functionality to our website, all designs, code, and content entry practices are checked against these standards.
Website accessibility is an ongoing process. We continually test content and features for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and remediate any issues to ensure we meet or exceed the standards. Testing of our website is performed by our team members using industry-standard tools such as the Accessibility Checker WordPress Plugin, color contrast analyzers, keyboard-only navigation techniques, and Flesch-Kincaid readability tests.
Accessibility Features On Our Website
The following is a list of items we have included in our website to improve its accessibility:
Alternative Text for Images – All images include descriptive alt text to support screen reader users.
Clear and Consistent Headings – Proper heading structures (H1, H2, H3, etc.) are used to improve readability and navigation.
Color Contrast Compliance – Text and background colors meet WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratio standards to enhance readability.
ARIA Landmarks and Labels – Implemented ARIA attributes to assist screen reader users in understanding the structure and functionality of the site.
Accessible Forms – Labels, field descriptions, and error messages are designed for clarity and screen reader compatibility.
Descriptive Link Text – Hyperlinks include meaningful descriptions rather than generic phrases like “click here.”
Captioned Multimedia – Videos feature captions, and transcripts are available for audio content.
Where We’re Improving
In our efforts to bring our website up to standard, we are targeting the following areas:
User Testing with Assistive Technologies: Engaging users who rely on screen readers and alternative input devices to provide feedback.
Mobile Accessibility Enhancements: Ensuring smooth navigation and readability on smaller screens.
Simplifying Language and Readability: Reviewing content to align with best practices for plain language.
This is part of our broader effort to make everyone’s experience with FSE a welcoming and enjoyable one. Please note that while we make every effort to provide information accessible for all users, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third party websites to which we may link.
Accessibility Support Contact
We welcome comments, questions, and feedback on our website. If you are using assistive technologies and are having difficulty using our website, please email eva.forssen@fsea.fi or give us a call at +358 468567416. We will do our best to assist you and resolve issues.