Windward Surgery Center is committed to providing a fully accessible website experience for all users of all abilities, including those who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers, screen enlargement software, and alternative keyboard input devices to navigate the web.
Ongoing Efforts to Ensure Accessibility
We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 as our guiding principle for determining accessibility. These are internationally agreed-upon standards that cover a wide range of recommendations and best practices for making content usable. As we add new pages and functionality to our website, all designs, code, and content entry practices are checked against these standards.
Website accessibility is an ongoing process. We continually test content and features for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and remediate any issues to ensure we meet or exceed the standards. Testing of our website is performed by our team members using industry-standard tools such as the Accessibility Checker WordPress Plugin, color contrast analyzers, keyboard-only navigation techniques, and Flesch-Kincaid readability tests.
Accessibility Features On Our Website
The following is a list of items we have included in our website to improve its accessibility:
Multilingual Support: Our website offers content in multiple languages, including Ilokano, Tagalog, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, Samoan, Marshallese, Chuukese, Chamorro, Bisaya, Tongan, and Lao, to accommodate diverse linguistic needs. Windward Surgery Center
Accessible Contact Information: Clear and easily accessible contact details are provided, including phone numbers for scheduling, billing, and general inquiries, ensuring users can reach us through various means. Windward Surgery Center
Online Pre-Registration: We offer a secure online pre-registration portal to streamline the patient intake process, making it more accessible for users to complete necessary forms. Windward Surgery Center
Clear Navigation and Content Structure: Our website is designed with a straightforward layout and organized content, facilitating easy navigation for all users.
Where We’re Improving
In our efforts to bring our website up to standard, we are targeting the following areas:
Enhanced Keyboard Navigation: We are working to ensure that all interactive elements are fully accessible via keyboard shortcuts.
Improved Color Contrast: We are reviewing and adjusting color schemes to meet WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio guidelines, ensuring readability for users with visual impairments.
Alternative Text for Images: We are ensuring that all images have descriptive alt text to provide context for users relying on screen readers.
This is part of our broader effort to make everyone’s experience at Windward Surgery Center a welcoming and enjoyable one. Please note that while we make every effort to provide information accessible for all users, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party websites to which we may link.
Accessibility Support Contact
We welcome comments, questions, and feedback on our website. If you are using assistive technologies and are having difficulty using our website, please email us at info@windwardsurgerycenter.com or give us a call at (808) 218-6850. We will do our best to assist you and resolve issues.