Northside Family Dentistry is committed to making dental care welcoming and accessible for every patient in our community.
At Northside Family Dentistry, we believe that quality dental care should be available to all patients, regardless of ability. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive experience — both in our office and online — so that every patient feels welcome, informed, and comfortable from the moment they first visit our website to the moment they leave our chair.
Website Accessibility
We strive to ensure that our website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. Our ongoing efforts include:
We are actively working to make our site compatible with assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard navigation, and we regularly review our content to identify and address accessibility barriers.
Features of Our Accessible Website
Our website has been designed with the following accessibility features in mind:
– Text alternatives for non-text content
– Clear and consistent navigation
– Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds
– Resizable text without loss of content or functionality
– Descriptive link text to assist screen reader users
Physical Office Accessibility
Our Joplin, Missouri office is designed to be welcoming and navigable for patients of all abilities. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free environment so that every visit is as comfortable as possible.
Feedback and Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website and practice. If you experience any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are committed to responding to accessibility concerns promptly and finding solutions that work for you.
If you need assistance scheduling an appointment or accessing information on our website in an alternative format, our team is happy to help.
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is not a one-time effort — it is an ongoing commitment. We regularly audit our website and physical space to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our patients. As our practice grows, so does our dedication to inclusion.
