Stockton Cardiology is committed to providing a fully accessible website experience for all users of all abilities, including those who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers, screen enlargement software, and alternative keyboard input devices to navigate the web.
Ongoing Efforts to Ensure Accessibility
We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 as our guiding principle for determining accessibility. These are internationally agreed-upon standards that cover a wide range of recommendations and best practices for making content useable. As we add new pages and functionality to our website, all designs, code, and content entry practices are checked against these standards.
Website accessibility is an ongoing process. We continually test content and features for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and remediate any issues to ensure we meet or exceed the standards. Testing of our website is performed by our team members using industry-standard tools such as the Accessibility Checker WordPress Plugin, color contrast analyzers, keyboard-only navigation techniques, and Flesch-Kincaid readability tests.
Accessibility Features On Our Website
The following is a list of items we have included in our website to improve its accessibility:
- Heading structure
Use of heirarchical headings (<h1>, <h2>, etc.) to organize content logically to make it easier for users to navigate and understand the website’s structure. - Consistent navigation
The navigation menu and other elements are consistent across all pages of the website, making it easier for users to find their way around. - Keyboard navigation
Elements on the website which are interactive, which can be accessed and used using only the keyboard. - Descriptive links
Links written in a way that makes their purpose clear, even when read out of context by a screen reader. - ARIA attributes
Use of ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies. - Alt text for images
Alternative text descriptions for images, making them accessible to users who cannot see the images, through the use of screen readers. - Adequate color contrast
Contrast between text and background colors to make the text readable for users with visual impairments. - Form labels
Ensures forms are easy to understand and use, with clear labels for each input field and helpful error messages. - Screen reader compatibility
The website is compatible with screen readers, allowing users to access and interact with the content using assistive technology.
Where We’re Improving
In our efforts to bring our website up to standard, we are continually analyzing and correcting our efforts. In addition to improving upon the features listed, we strive to provide a higher level of accessibility as both the WCAG standards and the website changes.
This is part of our broader effort to make everyone’s experience at a welcoming and enjoyable one. Please note that while we make every effort to provide information accessible for all users, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third party websites to which we may link.
Accessibility Support Contact
We welcome comments, questions, and feedback on our website. If you are using assistive technologies and are having difficulty using our website, please contact our website technology provider who will do their best to assist you and resolve issues.