Accessibility

At NewShape Weight Loss Clinic, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, an internationally recognized set of guidelines for making web content more accessible.

Accessibility on NewShape Weight Loss Clinic

To this end, we regularly test our website in accordance with best practices, using automated tools and manual testing. We have taken several measures to ensure that our website is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. These measures include, but are not limited to:

  • Inclusive Design: Designing our website with accessibility in mind, considering factors such as color contrast, font sizes, and keyboard navigation.
  • Visual Aids: Providing alternative text descriptions for images, enabling screen readers to interpret visual content.
  • Logical Structure: Structuring our web pages with proper headings, lists, and other HTML tags for improved navigation.
  • Device Compatibility: Ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech recognition software.
  • Continuous Monitoring: Regularly testing our website using automated accessibility tools and conducting manual audits to identify and fix any accessibility issues.

Available Technologies

We have listed a number of assistive technology applications below which our patients who have trouble typing, gesturing, moving a mouse, or reading can use for additional accessibility. While these are not required to use our website, they are free to download and incorporate tools such as mouse and keyboard replacements, voice recognition, and hands-free navigation.

  • For Windows users: JAWS and Chrome or NVDA and Firefox
  • For Mac users: VoiceOver and Safari or VoiceOver and Chrome
  • For mobile users: VoiceOver for the iPhone and TalkBack for Android devices

JAWS®

JAWS, Job Access With Speech,(Job Access With Speech) is a popular screen reader developed for users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse. It provides speech and Braille output for popular PC applications, allowing you to navigate the internet and read health-related resources with ease.

NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA)

NVDA is a full-functioning advanced screen reader is a free, functional screen reader with text-to-speech and braille display capabilities. It includes a built-in speech synthesizer supporting over 50 languages and is compatible with popular browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

Apple VoiceOver

Apple VoiceOver provides auditory descriptions of onscreen elements. Users can use Siri to turn VoiceOver on and off or use gestures on a touch screen. It supports more than 30 languages and is available across all iOS devices.

ChromeVox

ChromeVox is a built-in screen reader for Chromebook users. It works seamlessly with Google Workspace and offers customizable settings for voice feedback and text magnification.

Android with TalkBack

TalkBack is the Google screen reader included on Android devices, providing eyes-free control. Note that the experience may vary slightly depending on your device manufacturer and Android version.

Ongoing Efforts

We understand that accessibility is an ongoing process. NewShape Weight Loss Clinic is continuously working to improve the user experience. Our team is committed to maintaining high standards and providing ongoing training to our staff regarding accessible web design practices.

Feedback and Assistance

If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions on how we can improve the accessibility of our website, please let us know. We value your feedback and are dedicated to making the necessary changes to enhance the experience for all visitors.

Related Links

Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)

Third-Party Sites

Throughout this website, we may use third-party platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook to share information about our weight loss programs. These sites are not controlled by newshapeweightlossclinic.com and may present challenges for individuals with disabilities that we cannot remedy.

Please refer to the Accessibility Policies provided by these third-party sites:

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need assistance regarding the accessibility of our website, please contact us at (346) 731-9433.