Accessibility Statement
We are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
The Wildlife Research & Training Institute (WRTI) 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 Standards
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.
Accessibility Features
🎯 Navigation
- Clear and consistent navigation structure
- Skip to main content links
- Descriptive page titles and headings
- Breadcrumb navigation for orientation
- Sitemap available for easy navigation
👁️ Visual Design
- High contrast color schemes
- Text resizable up to 200% without loss of functionality
- Images include alternative text descriptions
- No reliance on color alone to convey information
- Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
⌨️ Keyboard Access
- All interactive elements accessible via keyboard
- Logical tab order throughout pages
- No keyboard traps
- Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Alt + H | Go to Homepage |
| Alt + S | Jump to Search |
| Alt + M | Open Main Menu |
| Alt + C | Jump to Content |
📱 Responsive Design
- Mobile-friendly design that works on all devices
- Touch-friendly interface elements
- Readable text without horizontal scrolling
- Optimized for various screen sizes and orientations
🔊 Screen Reader Support
- Proper semantic HTML structure
- ARIA labels where appropriate
- Descriptive link text
- Form labels and instructions
- Error messages clearly associated with form fields
Assistive Technology Compatibility
Our website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies including:
- Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Screen magnification software
- Speech recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
Known Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, some areas may have limitations:
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible (we are working to update these)
- Complex data visualizations may have limited screen reader descriptions
- Some third-party embedded content may not meet our accessibility standards
Feedback and Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Accessibility Feedback
Wildlife Research & Training Institute (WRTI)
Email: wrti@wrti.go.ke
Phone: (+254)700 000 321 / (+254)731 919 465
Please provide specific details about the accessibility issue, including:
- The web page URL
- Description of the problem
- The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
- Your contact information for follow-up
WRTI is committed to digital accessibility. For more information about our services, visit: https://wrti.go.ke
Response Time
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve identified issues as quickly as possible.
Alternative Formats
If you need any of our web content in an alternative format, please contact us and we will make every effort to provide the information in a format that meets your needs.
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continuously improving our website's accessibility. We regularly review our website and conduct accessibility audits to identify and address any issues.