An accessible practice website helps people obtain information and contact the office using different devices and assistive technologies. Look for barriers in important tasks first. A short checklist is an introductory review, not proof of complete accessibility or legal compliance.
Review reading and clarity
Check text size, contrast and enlargement without loss of important information. Use descriptive headings in a logical structure. Do not rely on color alone for errors or required fields. Give meaningful images useful text alternatives.
Try keyboard interaction
Move through navigation and forms without a mouse. Check visible focus and whether menus or dialogs trap the user. Controls need understandable names. Test the appointment journey rather than stopping after the homepage.
Check form recovery
Fields need clear labels and instructions. Errors should explain what needs correction without making the person guess whether the office received the request. Provide an appropriate alternative contact method. Ask the developer to test the form with assistive technology as part of a broader assessment.
Control motion and media
Avoid movement that interferes with reading. Respect reduced-motion preferences and provide suitable controls. Give video accurate captions and accessible supporting information. Instructions should not depend solely on sound or an unlabeled visual.
Make repair ongoing
Record each barrier, its page and the task it prevents. Assign a repair and retest it. W3C's introductory checks can guide a first review, while a comprehensive assessment requires broader evaluation. Review new templates and content as they appear. Accessibility is easier to maintain as ordinary publishing practice than as a one-time badge. Keep a log of unresolved issues and prioritize obstacles that prevent someone from understanding the service or contacting the office.
