Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: March 22, 2026

Our Commitment

OwnThePractice is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

Navigation and Structure

• Skip navigation link: A "Skip to main content" link is available at the top of each page for keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation.
• Semantic HTML: We use proper heading hierarchy (h1-h3), landmark regions (nav, main, footer), and semantic elements to ensure screen readers can navigate the page structure.
• ARIA labels: All interactive elements and sections have appropriate ARIA labels, roles, and descriptions.
• Consistent navigation: Navigation menus are consistent across all pages.

Visual Design

• Color contrast: We maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, meeting WCAG AA requirements.
• Resizable text: All text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
• No color-only information: We do not rely solely on color to convey information. Icons, text labels, and patterns supplement color indicators.
• Reduced motion support: We respect the prefers-reduced-motion media query, disabling animations for users who have indicated a preference for reduced motion in their system settings.

Keyboard Accessibility

• Full keyboard navigation: All interactive elements (links, buttons, form fields) are accessible via keyboard using Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter, and Escape keys.
• Visible focus indicators: All focusable elements display a clear, visible focus outline when navigated to via keyboard.
• No keyboard traps: Users can navigate away from any component using standard keyboard controls.

Images and Media

• Alternative text: Informative images include descriptive alt text. Decorative images are marked with aria-hidden="true" so screen readers skip them.
• SVG accessibility: All decorative SVG icons include aria-hidden="true" and focusable="false". Informative SVG illustrations have appropriate role="img" and aria-label attributes.

Forms

• Form labels: All form inputs have associated labels (visible or screen-reader-only) for assistive technology users.
• Error identification: Form validation provides clear error messages.

Interactive Components

• Cookie consent dialog: The cookie consent banner is implemented as an ARIA dialog with proper labeling and keyboard-accessible controls.
• Mobile menu: The mobile navigation toggle uses aria-expanded and aria-controls to communicate state to assistive technologies.

Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

The website is tested on modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance, we acknowledge the following areas where we are actively working on improvements:

• Some third-party embedded content (payment processors, community platforms) may not fully meet accessibility standards. We work with our vendors to advocate for accessibility improvements.
• Older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these.

Applicable Laws

This accessibility effort supports compliance with:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III: Ensuring equal access to places of public accommodation, which courts have extended to websites.
• California's Unruh Civil Rights Act (Cal. Civ. Code 51): Prohibiting discrimination by business establishments in California, including digital accessibility.
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: While primarily applicable to federal agencies, we use it as a benchmark for accessibility standards.
• WCAG 2.1 Level AA: The internationally recognized standard for web accessibility, referenced by the Department of Justice in ADA rulemaking.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of OwnThePractice. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Email: accessibility@ownthepractice.com
• Mailing Address: OwnThePractice, [Business Address], California, USA
• Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

We will work with you to provide the information or service you need in an accessible format. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate through the applicable legal channels.

Assessment and Remediation

We assess the accessibility of our website through:

• Automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual testing with keyboard-only navigation
• Screen reader testing
• Periodic third-party accessibility audits

We are committed to ongoing monitoring and improvement of our website's accessibility.