Accessibility Statement

Health information should be accessible to all people, regardless of ability. We are committed to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines define how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments.

To provide an accessible experience, PrescriptionDrugs.org implements the following:

• Semantic HTML: We use proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and semantic elements to ensure content is well-structured for assistive technologies.
• Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard. You can navigate the site without a mouse using Tab, Enter, and arrow keys.
• Color contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG 2.1 AA minimum contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
• Responsive design: The site adapts to different screen sizes and supports text resizing up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
• Alt text and ARIA labels: Images include descriptive alt text. Interactive elements that lack visible labels use ARIA attributes to convey their purpose.
• Readable content: Drug information is written in clear, plain language. We avoid jargon where possible and explain clinical terms when they must be used.
• Breadcrumb navigation: All content pages include breadcrumb navigation to help users understand their location within the site.
• Focus indicators: Visible focus indicators are provided for all interactive elements to support keyboard navigation.

While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, we acknowledge that accessibility is an ongoing effort. As PrescriptionDrugs.org is in its early stages, we are actively working to identify and address accessibility barriers. Known areas of ongoing work include:

• Comprehensive accessibility auditing across all page types
• Screen reader testing across multiple assistive technology combinations
• Automated and manual accessibility testing integration into our development process

PrescriptionDrugs.org is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

We test with modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and their built-in accessibility features.

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of PrescriptionDrugs.org. If you encounter an accessibility barrier or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Email: accessibility@prescriptiondrugs.org

When reporting an accessibility issue, please include:

• The URL of the page where you encountered the issue
• A description of the problem
• The assistive technology and browser you were using (if applicable)

We will review all accessibility feedback and respond within five business days.