Accessibility

Accessibility statement

An honest one. We describe what this site actually does, not a widget we have not installed.

What we have done

• A single semantic DOM — no duplicated desktop and mobile copies of the same headings
• One <h1> per page, in the correct position, with a logical heading order
• A "skip to main content" link as the first focusable element on every page
• A real <main> landmark, labelled navigation and a semantic footer
• Every image is either meaningfully described or explicitly marked decorative on purpose
• Visible focus outlines on every interactive element, and full keyboard operation of the booking wizard
• Form inputs with real, associated <label> elements — not placeholder text standing in for labels
• Live status messages announced to screen readers as the booking steps advance
• Colour contrast checked against WCAG 2.1 AA for body text and interface elements
• prefers-reduced-motion respected; pinch-zoom is never disabled

What is still outstanding

This site is a prototype build. A full audit with automated tooling, manual keyboard testing and a screen-reader pass has not yet been completed, and real photography still needs descriptive alt text written by the practice. We are not claiming full WCAG 2.1 AA conformance yet — we are claiming that the known failures of the previous site have been designed out.

Tell us about a barrier

If any part of this site or this office is difficult for you to use, tell us and we will fix it or find another way to serve you. Call (612) 601-8993 or email lakeshoredentalmn@gmail.com.