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Our Commitment

The Roots Initiative 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 to ensure our youth empowerment resources are available to all.

Conformance Status

We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines and strive to maintain a conformance level of AA. This site’s contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.

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Accessibility Measures

To ensure accessibility, we have implemented the following:

  • Alternative Text: Added descriptive text to all essential images.

  • Heading Structure: Defined a clear and consistent heading hierarchy across all pages.

  • Color Contrast: Utilized color combinations that meet the required contrast ratios for readability.

  • Navigation: Ensured the content order is logical for keyboard and screen reader users.

  • Language Settings: Correctly identified the site language for automated translation and screen readers.

Feedback & Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact our accessibility coordinator:

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated on February 25, 2026.

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