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Accessibility Statement

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At skin.trishakannamd.com, we believe that dermatological information should be accessible to everyone. We are committed to ensuring our website is usable by all visitors, including those with disabilities. This accessibility statement outlines our efforts to create an inclusive digital environment where everyone can learn about skin health, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use to access our content.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to make skin.trishakannamd.com accessible and usable for all people, regardless of abilities, disabilities, or the assistive technologies they use. Our team is dedicated to implementing accessibility best practices throughout our website development and content creation processes.

Our website is designed to be accessible to all users, regardless of ability or assistive technology.

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing journey, not a destination. If you encounter any barriers while using our website, we encourage you to contact us so we can address these issues promptly.

Adhering to WCAG 2.1 Standards

Our website aims to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities and more usable for everyone.

The four principles of WCAG 2.1 guide our accessibility efforts.

We regularly assess our website against these standards and work to implement improvements based on our findings. Our goal is to ensure that our content is:

  • Perceivable – Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
  • Operable – User interface components and navigation must be operable by all users.
  • Understandable – Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
  • Robust – Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

Accessible Features on This Website

We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of skin.trishakannamd.com:

Content Structure

  • Semantic HTML to provide meaningful structure
  • Properly nested headings for logical content hierarchy
  • ARIA landmarks to identify regions of the page
  • Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context

Visual Design

  • Sufficient color contrast between text and background
  • Text resizing without loss of content or functionality
  • Visual indicators for keyboard focus
  • Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes

Our website implements various accessibility features to ensure a better experience for all users.

Images and Media

  • Alternative text for all informative images
  • Captions for videos and audio content
  • Transcripts for audio-only content
  • No content that flashes more than three times per second

Forms and Interaction

  • Keyboard accessibility for all functionality
  • Form fields with associated labels
  • Error identification and suggestions
  • Sufficient time to read and complete tasks

Compatible Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with a variety of assistive technologies, including:

Our website supports various assistive technologies to ensure accessibility for all users.

Screen Readers

  • JAWS (Windows)
  • NVDA (Windows)
  • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • TalkBack (Android)

Input Methods

  • Keyboard navigation
  • Voice recognition
  • Switch devices
  • Touch interfaces

Display Adaptations

  • Screen magnifiers
  • Custom style sheets
  • Browser zoom
  • High contrast modes

Known Limitations

We strive for full accessibility, but we acknowledge that there may be areas of our website that are not yet fully accessible. We are actively working to address these issues:

A team working on improving website accessibility, reviewing code and testing with assistive technologies

Our team is continuously working to identify and address accessibility limitations.

Third-Party Content

Some embedded third-party content, such as social media feeds or certain interactive tools, may not be fully accessible. We are working with our partners to improve these elements.

Legacy PDF Documents

Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of remediating these documents or providing alternative accessible formats upon request.

Complex Medical Diagrams

Some complex dermatological diagrams may be difficult to fully describe with alternative text alone. We are working to provide more comprehensive text descriptions and alternative ways to convey this information.

Help Us Improve

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of skin.trishakannamd.com. If you encounter barriers on our website, or if you have suggestions for improvement, please let us know.

We value your feedback to help us improve our website’s accessibility.

Contact Us About Accessibility

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, please contact our accessibility team. We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Email Our Accessibility Team

When reporting an accessibility issue, please provide:

  • A description of the issue and where you encountered it
  • The web browser and assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
  • Any other information that might help us address the problem

Accessibility Testing

Our website undergoes regular accessibility testing to identify and address potential barriers:

Our accessibility testing process combines automated tools and manual evaluation.

Automated Testing

  • Regular automated scans to identify technical issues
  • Color contrast analysis
  • HTML validation
  • Keyboard navigation testing

Manual Testing

  • Screen reader compatibility testing
  • Keyboard-only navigation verification
  • Content structure evaluation
  • User testing with individuals who use assistive technologies

Additional Accessibility Resources

For more information about web accessibility, you may find these resources helpful:

These resources can help you learn more about web accessibility standards and practices.

Our Ongoing Commitment

At skin.trishakannamd.com, accessibility is not a one-time project but an ongoing commitment. We regularly review our website, train our team on accessibility best practices, and incorporate accessibility considerations into all new content and features.

Dr. Trisha Kanna and team demonstrating their commitment to digital accessibility for all patients

Dr. Trisha Kanna and our team are committed to making dermatological information accessible to everyone.

We believe that accessible design benefits everyone, not just people with disabilities. By creating a more accessible website, we aim to provide a better experience for all our visitors, regardless of their abilities or how they access our content.

Join Us in Our Accessibility Journey

Your feedback helps us improve. If you have suggestions or encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, please let us know.

Email Us Your Feedback

This accessibility statement was last updated on July 24, 2024. We will regularly review and update this statement as our website evolves and as we implement accessibility improvements.

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