Accessibility Statement

We believe that all people — regardless of ability — deserve equal access to educational health information. CenterForComplexHernia.com is designed and maintained with accessibility as a core principle, not an afterthought.

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements and welcome feedback from users who encounter barriers on this site.

CenterForComplexHernia.com aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

We conduct regular accessibility reviews and address identified issues promptly.

This site incorporates the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML: Proper use of heading hierarchy (H1–H4), landmark elements (header, main, nav, footer), and semantic markup throughout
• Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard without requiring a mouse
• Color contrast: Text and background color combinations meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratio requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
• Alternative text: All meaningful images include descriptive alt text; decorative images are marked appropriately
• Form labels: All form fields include associated labels and descriptive placeholder text
• Focus indicators: Visible focus indicators are present for all interactive elements
• Responsive design: Content is accessible and functional across all screen sizes and devices
• ARIA attributes: ARIA roles and attributes are used where appropriate to enhance screen reader compatibility
• No time limits: No content on this site imposes time limits on user interaction
• No flashing content: This site does not contain content that flashes more than three times per second

While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, some areas of the site may not yet fully meet all guidelines. We are actively working to address these limitations. Known areas under review include:

• Complex data tables may require additional ARIA markup for optimal screen reader navigation
• Some third-party embedded content may not fully conform to accessibility standards

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of CenterForComplexHernia.com. If you experience any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

CenterForComplexHernia.com relies on the following technologies for conformance with WCAG 2.1:

• HTML5
• CSS3 (including responsive design via Tailwind CSS)
• JavaScript (React)
• WAI-ARIA 1.1

The site has been tested with modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, and with screen readers including NVDA and VoiceOver.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may contact the relevant accessibility enforcement authority in your jurisdiction. In the United States, this includes the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division for ADA-related complaints.