Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: March 26, 2026

Our Commitment

Cobblestone Spine and Joint Institute is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to people with disabilities. We believe that every visitor deserves equal access to information about our services, our location, and how to reach us. We are actively working to improve the accessibility of our website in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Measures We Have Taken

Our website has been built with accessibility as a foundational requirement. Specific measures we have implemented include:

• Semantic HTML: All pages use proper HTML5 semantic elements including main, nav, footer, and appropriate heading hierarchy to allow screen reader users to navigate content efficiently.
• Skip Navigation: A "Skip to main content" link appears at the top of every page, allowing keyboard and screen reader users to bypass the navigation menu and go directly to page content.
• Descriptive Alt Text: All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are marked with empty alt attributes so screen readers skip them.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements, including navigation menus, buttons, forms, and links, are fully operable using a keyboard alone without requiring a mouse.
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators are present on all interactive elements so keyboard users can see where their focus is at all times.
• Form Labels: All form fields have associated labels that are read by screen readers to describe what information is required.
• Color Contrast: Text and background color combinations throughout the site meet or exceed the WCAG 2.1 AA minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text.
• Language Attribute: The primary language of each page is declared in the HTML to assist screen readers in selecting the correct voice profile.
• Mobile Responsiveness: The site is fully responsive and usable on mobile devices, tablets, and desktop screens at any viewport size.
• ARIA Attributes: Where appropriate, ARIA landmark roles and attributes are used to improve the experience for assistive technology users, including proper aria-labels on navigation regions and aria-expanded states on interactive controls.
• Touch Targets: All interactive elements are sized to a minimum of 44x44 pixels to accommodate users with motor impairments using touch screens.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, some areas of our site may not yet fully meet every guideline. Specifically:

• The third-party appointment request form embedded from FormHippo may have accessibility limitations beyond our direct control. We are working with our form provider to improve this.
• The Google Maps embed in our contact section may not be fully navigable by keyboard or screen reader. We have provided our full address as accessible text on the same page as an alternative.
• Any video content on our site may not include captions. We are working to add captions to existing video content.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver (macOS and iOS), and TalkBack (Android)
• Browser zoom and text resizing up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality
• High contrast display modes
• Voice recognition software including Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Keyboard-only navigation

Feedback and Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers, have difficulty accessing any content, or need information in an alternative format, please contact us directly:

• Phone: (561) 753-2225 (Monday through Saturday during office hours)
• In person: 10233 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite B-6, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within two business days. We are committed to resolving accessibility barriers promptly and will work with you to provide information in an alternative format if our website cannot meet your needs.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-800-514-0383 (TTY) to learn about your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Ongoing Improvement

Web accessibility is an ongoing effort. We review our website regularly and update our practices as standards and technology evolve. If you find something that does not work as expected, please tell us. Your feedback helps us improve the experience for everyone.