Our Commitment to Accessibility
Essen Health Care is committed to ensuring that our website and digital services are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards.
We believe that everyone deserves equal access to health information and digital services, regardless of ability. Our ongoing efforts include regular accessibility audits, automated testing with eslint-plugin-jsx-a11y and axe-core, developer training, and continuous improvement based on user feedback.
WCAG 2.2 AA Compliance
We follow the four core principles of web accessibility to ensure our content is:
Perceivable
Information and interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
Operable
Interface components and navigation must be operable by all users.
Understandable
Information and operation of the interface must be understandable.
Robust
Content must be robust enough to work with current and future technologies.
Accessibility Features
Keyboard Navigation
All interactive elements — including dropdown menus, mobile navigation, forms, accordions, and dialogs — are fully operable via keyboard with Enter, Space, Arrow, Escape, and Tab keys.
Screen Reader Support
Semantic HTML, ARIA labels, roles, live regions, and descriptive alt text ensure full compatibility with assistive technologies like NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
Responsive Design
Our website adapts to all screen sizes and supports text resizing up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
Clear Focus Indicators
All interactive elements have visible focus indicators so keyboard users always know where they are on the page. Focus is never obscured by sticky elements.
Bilingual Content
Full English and Spanish language support with proper lang attributes to serve our diverse community and assistive technologies.
Color Contrast
Text and interactive elements meet WCAG 2.2 AA contrast ratio requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text and non-text elements).
Motion & Animation Control
Animations and transitions respect the prefers-reduced-motion system setting. Users who prefer reduced motion will see static content instead.
This accessibility statement was last reviewed on February 24, 2026. We aim to review and update this page at least annually.
Need Help or Have Feedback?
If you experience any difficulty accessing our website or have suggestions for improvement, we want to hear from you. Our team is committed to resolving accessibility issues promptly.