Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Dr. Joseph Ruzbarsky, MD is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to people with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive digital experience for all patients, caregivers, and visitors, consistent with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Accessibility Features

We have taken the following steps to improve accessibility on our Site:

• Providing alternative text descriptions for meaningful images
• Using clear and consistent heading structures to aid screen reader navigation
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds
• Designing forms and interactive elements to be keyboard-navigable
• Including descriptive link text throughout the Site
• Providing captions or transcripts for audio and video content where feasible
• Ensuring pages are usable at up to 200% browser zoom

Standards We Follow

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review and update our Site to address accessibility barriers as they are identified. We conduct periodic assessments and work with our web development team to remediate issues in a timely manner.

Known Limitations

While we strive to adhere to WCAG 2.1 AA standards, some content on our Site may not yet fully conform. We are actively working to identify and resolve these gaps. If you encounter a specific barrier, please let us know so we can address it promptly.

Alternative Access to Information

If any portion of our website is inaccessible to you, or if you need information in an alternative format, we are happy to assist. Please contact our office and we will provide the information you need through an alternative means.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience barriers to access or would like to report an accessibility issue, please contact us:

We will acknowledge receipt of your inquiry and make every effort to respond within five (5) business days with information about the steps we are taking to address the issue.

Third-Party Content

Some content on our Site may be provided by third-party services (such as embedded maps, appointment scheduling tools, or social media feeds). While we encourage our vendors to meet accessibility standards, we cannot guarantee full conformance for third-party content. If you experience difficulty with third-party content, please contact us and we will seek to provide an accessible alternative.

Legal Compliance

We are committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable state laws governing digital accessibility in places of public accommodation.