Accessibility Statement

1. Accessibility Standards & Conformance

We strive to conform our website (cacaoonline.org) to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines define best practices for making digital content accessible to people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities.

2. What We Have Implemented

To provide an inclusive browsing experience, we incorporate the following accessibility features:

• Alternative Text for Images: All informative photos, flyers, and cultural imagery include descriptive alt attributes so screen-reader users can experience visual content.
• Semantic HTML5 Markup: Proper use of header hierarchies (h1 through h4), landmark regions (<nav>, <main>, <section>, <footer>), and semantic lists.
• Form Accessibility: All input fields and textareas have explicit <label> elements with clear focus indicators and error messaging.
• Keyboard Navigability: All navigation menus, registration modals, and action buttons can be accessed, operated, and closed via standard keyboard inputs (e.g. Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter, Escape).
• Color Contrast & Typography: High-contrast color pairings meeting or exceeding WCAG AA minimums (4.5:1 for normal text), rendered in clean, legible sans-serif typography.
• Responsive Scaling: Full compatibility with browser zoom up to 200% without loss of content or breaking layout structure.

3. Third-Party Content

While we make every effort to ensure accessibility across all pages we control, certain third-party integrations (such as external payment processing portals or social media embeds) may have limitations outside our direct control. We actively work with partners who share our commitment to accessibility.

4. Feedback & Assistance

We welcome your feedback and are here to help. If you encounter any accessibility barrier on our website, experience difficulty accessing any content, or need assistance applying for scholarships or registering for events, please reach out to us directly: