Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: October 25, 2023

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Novamind · Psychiatry NYC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Novamind · Psychiatry NYC's website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Skip Navigation: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of each page to allow keyboard users to skip directly to the main content.
• Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is available using a keyboard.
• ARIA Landmarks: ARIA landmarks are used to identify regions of the page.
• Text Alternatives: Text alternatives are provided for non-text content.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: Text colors have sufficient contrast against background colors.
• Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
• Consistent Navigation: Navigation mechanisms are consistent across the website.
• Focus Visible: Keyboard focus is visible and clear when navigating through the site.
• Reduced Motion: We respect user preferences for reduced motion.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure the accessibility of the Novamind Psychiatry website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

• Third-Party Content: Some of our content may be supplied by third parties and may not be fully accessible. We are working with our partners to improve this.
• Older PDF Documents: Some of our older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. If you encounter an inaccessible document, please contact us, and we will provide the information in an alternative format.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Novamind Psychiatry website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Phone: (917) 983-1066
• Email: accessibility@novamindpsychiatry.com
• Contact Form: Available on our Contact Page

We try to respond to feedback within 3 business days. If you report an accessibility problem, we will:

1. Acknowledge your report within 3 business days
2. Investigate the issue and provide an initial response
3. Address the issue as quickly as possible, and provide regular updates on our progress

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

The Novamind Psychiatry website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
• Speech recognition software
• Screen magnification software
• Keyboard-only navigation

The website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers:

• Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
• Internet Explorer 11 and above

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the Novamind Psychiatry website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

Novamind Psychiatry assessed the accessibility of its website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation using automated tools
• Manual testing with assistive technologies
• Usability testing with users who have disabilities

Formal Approval of This Statement

This accessibility statement was reviewed and approved by:

Dr. John H. Jung
Founder and Psychiatrist
Novamind · Psychiatry NYC