The Zambia Institute of Architects is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We believe that equal access to information about the architectural profession is a fundamental right.
Our Commitment
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.
Perceivable
Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
Operable
User interface components and navigation must be operable by all users, including keyboard-only users.
Understandable
Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable to all users.
Robust
Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
What We've Implemented
Technologies We Use
This website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML5 semantic markup
- WAI-ARIA attributes for enhanced screen reader support
- CSS3 for responsive and adaptive layout
- JavaScript for interactive functionality
- Service Worker for offline access (PWA)
Despite our efforts to make all pages and content on zia.org.zm fully accessible, some content may not have yet been fully adapted to the strictest accessibility standards. This may be a result of not having found or identified the most appropriate technological solution.
Browser Compatibility
This website is designed to be compatible with:
- Google Chrome (latest 2 versions)
- Mozilla Firefox (latest 2 versions)
- Safari (latest 2 versions)
- Microsoft Edge (latest 2 versions)
- Mobile browsers on iOS and Android
Assistive Technology Support
We test our website with the following assistive technologies:
- NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) screen reader
- VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)
- TalkBack (Android)
- Keyboard-only navigation
- High contrast mode
Reporting Accessibility Issues
If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our website, or if you have suggestions for how we can improve accessibility, please contact us:
- Email: info@zia.org.zm
- Phone: +260 211 254 512
- Address: 19 A, Chelstone, Great East Road, Lusaka, Zambia
Please include the following in your report:
- The specific page URL where you encountered the issue
- A description of the problem you experienced
- The browser and assistive technology you were using
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review our website to identify and fix accessibility issues. Our approach includes:
- Regular audits: We conduct periodic accessibility audits using automated tools and manual testing.
- Staff training: Our content editors and developers receive training on accessibility best practices.
- User feedback: We actively seek and respond to feedback from users with disabilities.
- Standards monitoring: We monitor updates to WCAG and other accessibility standards.
Third-Party Content
Our website may include content from third-party providers (such as embedded maps, social media widgets, or document viewers). While we strive to choose accessible third-party tools, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of content provided by external services. If you encounter an accessibility issue with third-party content, please report it to us and we will work with the provider to address it.
Approval and Review
This accessibility statement was approved by the ZIA Council on January 2025 and is reviewed annually. The next scheduled review is January 2026.
Last updated: January 2025 | This statement is based on the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator.