Accessibility

Our goal is to provide a website that is accessible to everyone. We continually review and modify our site to improve its accessibility for people with disabilities and those who use assistive technology. Currently, there are aspects of our website that are not yet up to the standards of WCAG 2.0 conformance level AA.

We are taking steps towards adhering to the accessibility standards of WCAG 2.0 conformance and level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA) to provide an optimal web experience for our users.

Please note that our website needs to support present-day technical accessibility standards, such as ARIA 1.1, to ensure our interactive web features work correctly with modern browsers and assistive technology. Because Internet Explorer (IE11) does not support these technical standards, we strongly recommend using another browser if you are using assistive technology.

We recommend several screen reader–browser combinations including:

JAWS / Chrome (Windows)
NVDA / Firefox (Windows)
VoiceOver / Safari (iOS) on mobile

Below, you’ll find a few recommendations to help make your browsing experience more accessible. If you have trouble seeing web pages, the US Social Security Administration offers these tips (https://www.ssa.gov/accessibility/) for optimizing your computer and browser to improve your online experience.

Use the keyboard to navigate screens
Increase text size
Magnify your screen
Change background and text colors
Make your mouse pointer more visible (Windows only)

If you are looking for mouse and keyboard alternatives, speech recognition software such as Dragon Naturally Speaking (https://www.nuance.com/dragon.html) may help you navigate web pages and online services. This software allows the user to move focus around a web page or application screen through voice controls.

If you are deaf and or hard of hearing, there are several accessibility features available to you:

Closed Captioning

Closed captioning provides a transcript for the audio track of a video presentation that is synchronized with the video and audio tracks. Captions are generally visually displayed over the video, which benefits people who are deaf and hard of hearing, and anyone who cannot hear the audio due to noisy environments. Most of our video content includes captions. Learn how to turn captioning on and off in YouTube. (https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/100078?hl=en)

Volume Controls

Your computer, tablet, or mobile device has volume control features. Each video and audio service has its own additional volume controls. Try adjusting both your device’s volume controls and your media players’ volume controls to optimize your listening experience.

For more information regarding accessibility, please visit the following website:

https://www.w3.org/WAI/

Accessibility Features on Our Website

At NYC Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we prioritize accessibility to ensure that all users can navigate our website with ease. Our site is designed with various features that accommodate individuals with disabilities, including alternative text for images and clear navigation paths.

We continuously assess and improve our website's accessibility by adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 standards. This includes providing text descriptions for non-text content, ensuring that all interactive elements are keyboard accessible, and maintaining a logical structure for screen reader compatibility.

Recommendations for Enhanced Browsing Experience

To enhance your browsing experience, we recommend several tools and techniques that can help users with disabilities better interact with our website. Utilizing screen readers in combination with specific browsers can significantly improve accessibility and ease of use.

For example, using JAWS with Chrome or NVDA with Firefox can provide an efficient way to navigate our content. Additionally, we suggest adjusting your browser settings to increase text size or change color contrasts, which can make the information more readable for users with visual impairments.

Contact Us for Accessibility Support

If you encounter any issues while using our website or have specific accessibility needs, we encourage you to reach out to us directly. Our team is committed to ensuring that all users have a positive experience and can access the information they need.

You can contact us via phone at 212-702-9088 or through our online contact form. We welcome feedback and suggestions on how we can improve our website's accessibility features to better serve all our patients.

Ongoing Commitment to Accessibility

NYC Periodontics & Implant Dentistry is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our website's accessibility. We regularly review our practices and seek input from users to identify areas for improvement, ensuring that we stay aligned with the latest accessibility standards.

Our commitment extends beyond compliance; we strive to create an inclusive environment where all patients feel welcome and valued. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and services, and we are continuously working towards achieving this goal.