Accessibility Statement

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At the Sierra Leone News Agency (SLENA), we are committed to providing accessible, inclusive, and user-friendly content to all visitors, regardless of their abilities. We recognize the importance of digital accessibility and strive to ensure everyone can access and engage with our information.

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Our Commitment

SLENA is dedicated to continuously improving the accessibility of our website and digital content. Our goal is to ensure that our services are accessible to people with disabilities, including those who rely on assistive technologies, such as screen readers, magnifiers, and voice recognition software.

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Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which provides inclusive standards for making web content more accessible to people with various disabilities. These guidelines address a range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

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Key Accessibility Features

To improve the accessibility of our site, we implement features such as:

• Alternative Text for Images: All images on our site include descriptive text for screen reader users.

• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be navigable by keyboard alone, providing better access for users with motor disabilities.

• Consistent Layouts: We ensure that our site follows a consistent and predictable layout to facilitate ease of use and navigation.

• Video Captions: Where possible, we provide captions or transcripts for video content to support users with hearing impairments.

• Adjustable Text Size: Our site supports adjustable text sizes, so users can modify the text to suit their viewing preferences.

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Ongoing Efforts and Testing

SLENA continuously evaluates and updates our website to improve accessibility. We regularly test and audit our website to identify and address accessibility barriers. Our team receives training and updates on accessibility standards to stay informed and responsive to best practices.

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Feedback and Contact Information

We value user feedback, as it helps us enhance our accessibility efforts. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website or have suggestions on how we can improve, please let us know. We are committed to addressing accessibility concerns promptly.

You can reach us at:

Address: 14 Wallace Johnson St, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Email: info@slena.gov.sl

Phone: 00232 79 107752