Accessibility Statement

1. Our Commitment

Capital ENT & Sinus Center is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology. We believe every patient deserves equal access to information about their health and the services we offer.

We actively work to ensure that our website meets or exceeds applicable accessibility standards so that all visitors can browse our services, learn about conditions and treatments, and request appointments with ease.

2. Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines provide a framework for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.

While we aim to adhere to these standards across our entire website, we recognize that accessibility is an ongoing effort and some content may not yet fully conform. We are continuously working to improve.

3. Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML: Properly structured headings, landmarks, and page elements to support screen readers and assistive technologies
• Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements — including navigation menus, buttons, and forms — are accessible via keyboard
• Skip navigation link: A "Skip to main content" link at the top of every page allows keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation
• Alt text: Meaningful alternative text on images so that screen reader users can understand visual content
• ARIA attributes: Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) labels and roles on interactive components such as dropdown menus, modals, and mobile navigation
• Color contrast: Text and background color combinations designed to meet WCAG contrast ratio requirements
• Responsive design: Pages adapt to a wide range of screen sizes and zoom levels, from mobile phones to large desktop monitors
• No auto-playing media: Video and audio content does not play automatically

4. Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to maintaining and improving the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

• Regular reviews of our website against WCAG 2.1 AA criteria
• Testing with assistive technologies including screen readers
• Training our team on accessibility best practices
• Addressing accessibility issues as they are identified

5. Need Assistance?

If you have difficulty accessing any content on our website or need information in an alternative format, we are here to help. You can reach us by:

Our staff will be happy to assist you with scheduling appointments, answering questions about our services, or providing information in an accessible format.

6. Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us using the information above. Your input helps us serve all of our patients better.

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve reported issues as quickly as possible.