Alternative text:
Informative images carry descriptive alternative text, and decorative images are explicitly marked so screen readers skip them
Accessibility Standards
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines provide a framework for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities. We do not yet claim full conformance: an active remediation program is underway, and this statement is updated as that work lands rather than describing an ideal. Last updated: June 10, 2026.
Accessibility Features
This website incorporates the following accessibility features:
Heading structure:
Content pages have a single descriptive main heading and landmark regions (header, navigation, main, footer) for assistive-technology navigation; a few utility pages (the error page and archive listings) and deeper heading levels are still being normalized (see Known Limitations)
Keyboard navigation:
Menus (including dropdown submenus), the mobile menu toggle, and on-page controls are operable by keyboard, with a visible focus indicator throughout and a skip-to-content link on every content page
Color contrast:
The core text and background color pairings, including link hover states, meet WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios; remaining edge cases are under review
Readable fonts:
Font sizes and typefaces are chosen for readability
Descriptive links:
Navigation labels are human-readable, and icon-only controls (phone, email, social media, back-to-top) carry text alternatives for screen readers
Form labels:
Our site search fields have programmatically associated labels and named submit buttons; the embedded appointment form is third-party (see Known Limitations)
Responsive design:
The website adapts to different screen sizes and orientations, and pinch-to-zoom is never blocked
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, some areas of the website may not be fully accessible. We are actively working to identify and address accessibility barriers. Specific areas being improved include:
- The embedded new-patient appointment form is provided by a third party (FormHippo) and has not yet been independently audited for accessibility; if it presents a barrier, call (562) 362-5024 and our staff will complete it with you
- Some pages still skip heading levels (for example, a second-level heading followed by a fifth-level subheading); these are being normalized as page templates are updated
- A few article listing cards use generic "Read More" link text; descriptive per-article labels are being rolled out
- The site has not yet been formally tested with the full range of assistive technologies; structured screen-reader and keyboard testing is planned, and this page will reflect the findings
Feedback and Assistance
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Enforcement
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.