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Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to making medical information accessible to everyone

Last updated: December 2024

Our Accessibility Commitment

Laryngospasms.com is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to ensure our medical information is available to all patients and caregivers.

Accessibility Standards

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance

We strive to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

  • • Perceivable content for all users
  • • Operable interface components
  • • Understandable information
  • • Robust content compatibility

ADA Compliance

Our website follows Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines for digital accessibility.

  • • Equal access to information
  • • Assistive technology support
  • • Alternative content formats
  • • Barrier-free navigation

Accessibility Features

Visual

  • • High contrast color schemes
  • • Scalable text up to 200%
  • • Alt text for all images
  • • Clear visual hierarchy
  • • Focus indicators

Auditory

  • • Screen reader compatibility
  • • Audio descriptions available
  • • No auto-playing audio
  • • Captions for video content
  • • Text alternatives

Motor

  • • Keyboard navigation support
  • • Large clickable areas
  • • No time-sensitive actions
  • • Skip navigation links
  • • Voice control compatible

Cognitive Accessibility

We understand that medical information can be complex. We've designed our content to be as clear and understandable as possible:

  • • Plain language explanations
  • • Consistent navigation structure
  • • Clear headings and organization
  • • Medical glossary for complex terms
  • • Visual aids and diagrams
  • • Logical content flow
  • • Error prevention and correction
  • • Multiple ways to find information

Supported Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to work with a wide range of assistive technologies:

Screen Readers

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

Other Technologies

  • • Voice recognition software
  • • Switch navigation devices
  • • Eye-tracking systems
  • • Magnification software

Accessibility Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Laryngospasms.com. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-800-LARYNX-1 (TTY available)

Mail: Accessibility Coordinator, Laryngospasms.com, 123 Medical Center Dr, Suite 456, Healthcare City, HC 12345

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Ongoing Accessibility Efforts

Continuous Improvement

  • • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • • User testing with people with disabilities
  • • Staff training on accessibility best practices
  • • Updates based on user feedback
  • • Monitoring of new accessibility standards

Alternative Content Formats

If you need our content in an alternative format, we can provide:

  • • Large print versions
  • • Audio recordings
  • • Braille documents
  • • Plain text formats
  • • Simplified language versions
  • • Visual summaries

Contact us to request alternative formats. We'll work to provide them within 5 business days.

Emergency Accessibility: If you are experiencing a medical emergency and need immediate assistance accessing emergency services due to a disability, call 911 and inform them of your accessibility needs. Emergency services are equipped to provide appropriate assistance.