{"id":4325,"date":"2026-11-11T11:20:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T08:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/?page_id=4325"},"modified":"2026-11-11T11:25:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T08:25:27","slug":"accessibility-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/?page_id=4325","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1785674732\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1471619228\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"nascop-accessibility\">\n<style>\n    .nascop-accessibility {\n      max-width: 1000px;\n      margin: 30px auto;\n      padding: 35px 40px;\n      background: #ffffff;\n      color: #333333;\n      font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      line-height: 1.85;\n      border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\n      border-radius: 8px;\n      box-sizing: border-box;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility * {\n      box-sizing: border-box;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility h1 {\n      color: #713b91;\n      font-size: 30px;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      text-align: center;\n      margin: 0 0 8px;\n      line-height: 1.3;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility .subtitle {\n      color: #555555;\n      text-align: center;\n      font-size: 18px;\n      font-weight: 600;\n      margin-bottom: 35px;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility h2 {\n      color: #713b91;\n      font-size: 20px;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      margin: 30px 0 15px;\n      padding-bottom: 10px;\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e0ee;\n      line-height: 1.4;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility p {\n      margin: 0 0 18px;\n      text-align: left;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility a {\n      color: #713b91;\n      text-decoration: underline;\n      font-weight: 600;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility a:hover,\n    .nascop-accessibility a:focus {\n      color: #4f2269;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility a:focus-visible {\n      outline: 2px solid #713b91;\n      outline-offset: 3px;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility ul {\n      padding-left: 25px;\n      margin: 10px 0 25px;\n      list-style-type: disc;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility li {\n      padding-left: 5px;\n      margin-bottom: 12px;\n      line-height: 1.7;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility li::marker {\n      color: #713b91;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility .notice-box {\n      background: #f7f5fa;\n      border-left: 4px solid #713b91;\n      padding: 18px 22px;\n      margin: 18px 0 25px;\n      border-radius: 4px;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility .notice-box p {\n      margin: 0;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility .contact-box {\n      background: #f7f5fa;\n      border-left: 4px solid #713b91;\n      padding: 20px 25px;\n      margin-top: 15px;\n      border-radius: 4px;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility .contact-box p {\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .nascop-accessibility .copyright {\n      text-align: center;\n      color: #555555;\n      font-size: 14px;\n      margin-top: 35px;\n      padding-top: 20px;\n      border-top: 1px solid #dddddd;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n      .nascop-accessibility {\n        padding: 22px 18px;\n        margin: 15px auto;\n        font-size: 15px;\n      }<\/p>\n<p>      .nascop-accessibility h1 {\n        font-size: 25px;\n      }<\/p>\n<p>      .nascop-accessibility h2 {\n        font-size: 19px;\n      }<\/p>\n<p>      .nascop-accessibility .subtitle {\n        font-size: 16px;\n      }<\/p>\n<p>      .nascop-accessibility .notice-box,\n      .nascop-accessibility .contact-box {\n        padding: 15px;\n      }\n    }\n  <\/style>\n<h1>Accessibility Statement<\/h1>\n<p class=\"subtitle\">\n    NASCOP Laboratory Information Systems\n  <\/p>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"accessibility-1\">\n<h2 id=\"accessibility-1\">\n      1. Our Commitment<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>\n      The Ministry of Health, through the National AIDS<br \/>\n      and STI Control Programme (NASCOP), is committed<br \/>\n      to making its digital laboratory information<br \/>\n      systems accessible, inclusive and user-friendly<br \/>\n      for all individuals, including persons with<br \/>\n      disabilities. We aim to provide equal access<br \/>\n      to digital health information and services<br \/>\n      while maintaining privacy, confidentiality<br \/>\n      and information security.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"accessibility-2\">\n<h2 id=\"accessibility-2\">\n      2. Accessibility Standards<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>\n      NASCOP aims to progressively align its digital<br \/>\n      platforms with the<br \/>\n      <strong><br \/>\n        <em><br \/>\n          Web Content Accessibility Guidelines<br \/>\n          (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA<br \/>\n        <\/em><br \/>\n      <\/strong>,<br \/>\n      alongside applicable Kenyan legislation,<br \/>\n      including the Constitution of Kenya, 2010,<br \/>\n      and the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025.<br \/>\n      These standards guide our efforts to make<br \/>\n      digital information perceivable, operable,<br \/>\n      understandable and accessible through<br \/>\n      compatible technologies.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"notice-box\">\n<p>\n        This is an accessibility improvement objective,<br \/>\n        not a declaration of independently verified<br \/>\n        WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance.\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"accessibility-3\">\n<h2 id=\"accessibility-3\">\n      3. Accessibility Features<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>\n      We strive to improve accessibility by supporting:\n    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n        Clear and readable content with appropriate<br \/>\n        colour contrast.\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        Keyboard navigation and compatibility with<br \/>\n        assistive technologies.\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        Accessible electronic forms and understandable<br \/>\n        instructions.\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        Compatibility with different devices and<br \/>\n        screen sizes.\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        Alternative formats for information where<br \/>\n        reasonably practicable.\n      <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"accessibility-4\">\n<h2 id=\"accessibility-4\">\n      4. Accessibility Limitations<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>\n      Some older systems, third-party applications<br \/>\n      or electronic documents may not fully meet<br \/>\n      accessibility standards. NASCOP is committed<br \/>\n      to identifying and addressing accessibility<br \/>\n      barriers through continuous system improvements<br \/>\n      and appropriate technical support.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"accessibility-5\">\n<h2 id=\"accessibility-5\">\n      5. Assistance and Feedback<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>\n      We welcome feedback from users experiencing<br \/>\n      difficulties accessing our digital platforms.<br \/>\n      Users may request assistance or alternative<br \/>\n      formats through the relevant NASCOP system<br \/>\n      support team. Accessibility concerns will be<br \/>\n      reviewed and addressed where reasonably<br \/>\n      practicable.\n    <\/p>\n<p>\n      When reporting an accessibility issue, please<br \/>\n      identify the relevant page or system, describe<br \/>\n      the difficulty experienced and indicate any<br \/>\n      alternative format or assistance required.<br \/>\n      Do not include patient records, passwords<br \/>\n      or sensitive health information in<br \/>\n      feedback messages.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"accessibility-6\">\n<h2 id=\"accessibility-6\">\n      6. Privacy and Data Protection<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>\n      Any personal information provided when requesting<br \/>\n      accessibility assistance will be handled<br \/>\n      confidentially and in accordance with the<br \/>\n      Data Protection Act, 2019, and our<br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/?page_id=4300\"><br \/>\n        <strong><em>Privacy Notice<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n      <\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"accessibility-7\">\n<h2 id=\"accessibility-7\">\n      7. Updates to This Statement<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>\n      NASCOP will periodically review this statement<br \/>\n      to reflect accessibility improvements,<br \/>\n      technological developments and applicable<br \/>\n      legal requirements.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"accessibility-8\">\n<h2 id=\"accessibility-8\">\n      8. Contact Us<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>\n      For privacy or data protection concerns,<br \/>\n      please contact:\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<p>\n        <strong>Data Protection Officer<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        Ministry of Health &ndash; NASCOP\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Email:<\/strong><br \/>\n        <a href=\"mailto:wkariuki@nascop.or.ke\"><br \/>\n          wkariuki@nascop.or.ke<br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n      For accessibility assistance, please use<br \/>\n      the support contact provided on the relevant<br \/>\n      NASCOP platform.\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"copyright\">\n    &copy; 2026 Ministry of Health &ndash; NASCOP.<br \/>\n    All rights reserved.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4325","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4325"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4325"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4325\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4328,"href":"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4325\/revisions\/4328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nascop.or.ke\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}