ADA Website Accessibility Policy

Smiles Children’s Dental Center
www.smilestulsa.com

1. Commitment to Accessibility

Smiles Children’s Dental Center is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience of our website, www.smilestulsa.com, to make it accessible, inclusive, and usable for all visitors, including those who rely on assistive technologies.

Our goal is to provide equal access to the information, services, and resources available through our website in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.

2. Accessibility Standards

We aim to adhere to the following accessibility standards:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines for accessibility.

  • Accessibility practices recommended by the U.S. Department of Justice under the ADA.

  • Compatibility with screen readers, screen magnifiers, speech recognition software, and other assistive technology.

3. Ongoing Efforts

To ensure accessibility, Smiles Children’s Dental Center will:

  • Conduct regular audits of the website for accessibility barriers.

  • Provide staff training on website accessibility best practices.

  • Include accessibility checks in all future website updates and redesigns.

  • Partner with qualified web accessibility professionals as needed to maintain compliance.

  • Appoint the Office Manager as the Website Accessibility Coordinator, responsible for overseeing accessibility efforts, reviewing compliance, and responding to accessibility inquiries.

4. Features for Accessibility

Our website is designed to:

  • Allow navigation by keyboard only.

  • Provide text alternatives for non-text content (e.g., images, graphics).

  • Maintain sufficient color contrast for text and backgrounds.

  • Use clear, consistent headings and labels for navigation.

  • Ensure video content includes captions or transcripts.

  • Avoid flashing content that may trigger seizures.

5. Feedback & Assistance

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter an accessibility barrier or require assistance using our website, please contact our Website Accessibility Coordinator (Office Manager):

Smiles Children’s Dental Center
round_pushpin 9006 E 62nd St, Tulsa, OK 74133
telephone_receiver (918) 249-0249
e-mail info@smilestulsa.com

We will respond promptly to your inquiry and work to address accessibility concerns within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as technology, standards, and regulations evolve. Updates will be reflected on this page.