Accessibility Statement

At Safecare Practice Psychiatry & Family Health PLLC, we believe that everyone deserves equal access to quality healthcare information and services. We are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to people with disabilities, including those who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, magnifiers, voice recognition software, and keyboard navigation.

We have designed our website to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, which are internationally recognized guidelines for web accessibility.

This website incorporates the following accessibility features to ensure a seamless experience for all users:

• Skip to Content Link - Allows keyboard users to bypass navigation and go directly to main content
• Semantic HTML Structure - Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6) for logical screen reader navigation
• ARIA Landmarks - Identifies regions like main navigation, main content, and footer
• High Color Contrast - Meets WCAG AAA contrast requirements (7:1 minimum)
• Keyboard Accessible - All functionality available via keyboard (Tab, Enter, Space, Escape)
• Visible Focus Indicators - Clear focus outlines for keyboard navigation
• Alternative Text - Descriptive alt text for all meaningful images
• Responsive Design - Accessible on all devices (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Reduced Motion Support - Respects user preferences for reduced animation
• High Contrast Mode Support - Compatible with forced color schemes

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

• Screen Readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android)
• Voice Recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Windows Speech Recognition
• Screen Magnifiers: ZoomText, Windows Magnifier, macOS Zoom
• Alternative Input Devices: Switch controls, eye-tracking devices, on-screen keyboards

We strive to meet or exceed the following accessibility standards:

• WCAG 2.1 Level AA - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• Section 508 - U.S. federal accessibility requirements
• ADA Title III - Americans with Disabilities Act
• EN 301 549 - European accessibility standard

We regularly test our website using automated tools (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) and manual testing with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We:

• Conduct regular accessibility audits and testing
• Provide accessibility training to our web development team
• Monitor new WCAG updates and industry best practices
• Test with real assistive technology users
• Address accessibility issues promptly when identified

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services. While we strive to only link to accessible resources, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of content on external sites. If you encounter accessibility barriers on any third-party content, please contact us, and we will work to provide an alternative accessible format.

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.

Please provide the following information to help us address your concern:

• The web page URL where you experienced the issue
• A description of the accessibility barrier
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• Your preferred method of response (email or phone)

If you need information from our website in an alternative format (large print, braille, audio, or electronic text), please contact us. We will work with you to provide the information in a format that meets your needs.

This accessibility statement was last updated on January 15, 2025.

We review and update this statement annually or whenever significant changes are made to our website.