Accessibility Statement
PAWSIC is committed to making this website accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
Our Commitment
PAWSIC believes that access to health education and professional resources should be available to everyone. We are actively working to ensure that our website meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA -- the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility.
This means we work to make our content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users, including those who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, or voice control software.
What We Have Done
As part of our ongoing accessibility work, this website includes:
- Descriptive text alternatives (alt text) for images
- Clear heading structure to help users navigate content
- Keyboard-accessible navigation throughout the site
- ARIA labels on interactive elements and icon buttons
- Skip-to-content link at the top of every page
- Sufficient color contrast across all text and backgrounds
- Accessible form labels and error descriptions
- Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
- Semantic HTML landmarks (nav, main, footer) to support screen readers
- Captions available on embedded video content
Known Limitations
We are aware that some areas of the site may not yet fully meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We are actively working to resolve these. If you encounter a specific barrier, please let us know using the contact information below.
Third-Party Content
Some content on this site is provided by third parties, including embedded videos (Vimeo, YouTube), membership platform pages (memberships.pawsic.org), and sponsor materials. We do not control the accessibility of third-party platforms, but we encourage all of our partners to meet accessibility standards.
How to Report an Accessibility Barrier
If you experience difficulty accessing any content on this website, please contact us. We take all accessibility feedback seriously and aim to respond within 5 business days.
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact form: pawsic.org/contact
When reporting an issue, please describe the page you were visiting, the barrier you encountered, and the assistive technology or browser you were using. This helps us resolve the issue more quickly.
Standard and Scope
This website aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This statement applies to all pages at pawsic.org.
Last Reviewed
This accessibility statement was last reviewed and updated in March 2026.
