1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

African Women in Leadership Organisation
(AWLO) — Canada Chapter is committed to
promoting accessibility, inclusion and
equitable participation in its digital
communications, programs and community activities.

We recognize that people experience different
barriers and that accessibility requires
ongoing attention, consultation and improvement.

2. Website Accessibility

AWLO Canada aims to improve the accessibility
and usability of its website for people with
diverse abilities, including those using
assistive technologies.

Our accessibility improvement efforts are
informed by the Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.
This is an improvement target and does not
represent a claim of full conformance.

3. Accessibility Features

Our website is designed to support accessible
navigation and content presentation.
Depending on the page, available features may include:

• Clear headings and structured content.
• Keyboard-accessible links and controls.
• Responsive layouts for different screen sizes.
• Text resizing through browser settings.
• Descriptive text for relevant images.
• Visible focus indicators for interactive elements.

We continue to review these features and
identify opportunities for improvement.

4. Known Limitations

Some website content or third-party services
may not yet provide an optimal experience
for every visitor.

Potential barriers may include older documents,
embedded media, third-party tools or
accessibility issues that have not yet
been identified or resolved.

We welcome reports of specific accessibility
barriers so they can be reviewed and addressed
where reasonably possible.

5. Accessible Communications

AWLO Canada recognizes that individuals
may require information in different formats
or assistance accessing website content.

Visitors may contact us to request information
in an alternative accessible format or to
discuss communication support.

We will review requests and work with
individuals to identify reasonable solutions.

6. Accessible Programs and Events

AWLO Canada seeks to make its leadership
programs, networking activities and community
gatherings welcoming and inclusive.

Individuals who anticipate accessibility
barriers when participating in an AWLO Canada
event are encouraged to contact the organizing
team in advance to discuss available
accommodations.

7. Feedback and Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing responsibility.
AWLO Canada welcomes feedback about barriers
experienced on our website or during
organizational activities.

When submitting feedback, it is helpful to
include the page or activity involved,
a description of the barrier and any
suggested improvement.

We will review accessibility feedback and
respond as reasonably practicable.

8. External Websites

Our website may link to independently
operated websites and third-party services.

AWLO Canada does not control the accessibility
of those external services but encourages
accessible digital experiences.

9. Updates to This Statement

This statement may be updated as we improve
our website, review accessibility feedback
and develop organizational practices.