Pulse of Africa (POA) is committed to ensuring that our content and digital platforms are accessible, inclusive, and usable for everyone. We believe access to information and storytelling should be available regardless of ability, technology, device, or reading preference, while continuously working to expand language accessibility for diverse audiences.
This page explains the accessibility features available on our website and how you can get support if you experience barriers while using our services.
While we continuously improve our accessibility features, some content, particularly archived materials, live broadcasts, or third-party embedded content, may not yet provide the same level of accessibility support across all experiences.
POA currently offers built-in accessibility tools, including:
As POA evolves, additional accessibility features may be introduced.
POA provides built-in tools that allow users to personalize their browsing and reading experience.
POA provides an Accessibility Menu located in the website header, allowing users to quickly personalize their browsing experience.
The Accessibility Menu gives users easy access to reading and display preferences without leaving the page they are viewing.
Available controls currently include:
As new accessibility features are introduced, they may also become available through this menu.
Text size can be adjusted at any time through the Accessibility Menu located in the website header.
Available options include:
Displays content using a smaller font size.
The default reading experience.
Displays larger text to improve readability and reduce visual strain.
These settings help create a more comfortable reading experience.
POA allows users to personalize the website's appearance through the Accessibility Menu in the website header. Available options include:
Uses a brighter interface suitable for daytime viewing.
Uses a darker interface designed to reduce eye strain in low-light environments.
Automatically matches your device's appearance settings.
POA's search functionality helps users quickly locate relevant content.
When you search for content, keywords may be highlighted within search results and articles to help you identify relevant information faster.
You can use search to discover content by:
We continuously work to improve accessibility, including:
POA is designed to make content easier to consume and navigate.
We aim to provide:
POA continuously works to improve compatibility with assistive technologies that help users access digital content.
Examples may include:
Compatibility may vary depending on the device, browser, and third-party services being used.
Most areas of the website should be accessible using only a keyboard.
Common keyboard controls include:
POA is designed to work across multiple devices, including:
The website automatically adjusts its layout based on screen size.
For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of your browser.
Supported browsers include:
POA is a multimedia storytelling platform. We strive to improve accessibility across video, livestream, and interactive content.
Where available, video content may include:
Live broadcasts may not always have immediate captions available. Where possible, supporting articles, summaries, or related stories may accompany live content.
Where available, transcripts or accompanying articles may be provided. Some archived or third-party content may not include all accessibility features.
POA currently publishes content in English and Arabic to serve audiences across Africa, the Middle East, and the global African diaspora.
Our language services currently include:
POA recognizes Africa's linguistic diversity and the importance of making information accessible to wider audiences. As the platform grows, we plan to gradually expand language offerings to support additional African and international languages.
Future language expansion may include:
Language availability may vary depending on the type of content and editorial priorities.
Some POA pages may include services provided by third parties.
Examples include:
We do not control the accessibility features offered by these platforms.
Their accessibility practices are governed by their respective providers.
Accessibility is an ongoing process at POA. We regularly review our digital experiences and work to improve accessibility across our website, videos, livestreams, and future products.
As our platform evolves, we will continue to invest in inclusive technologies that make African stories accessible to broader audiences around the world.
If you experience accessibility barriers while using POA, please contact us at HERE Subject line: “POA Accessibility Issue”.
Providing the following information can help us investigate the issue more quickly:
Pulse of Africa (POA)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email: poa
Website: Pulse of Africa
We welcome feedback and will make reasonable efforts to address accessibility concerns.
