WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Practice Name: Rivers Dermatology, LLC

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Jurisdiction: Maryland (MODPA Compliant) / District of Columbia

Rivers Dermatology, LLC, is dedicated to ensuring digital accessibility for all visitors, including individuals with disabilities. We believe everyone deserves equal access to online health information, and we are continually improving our user experience to conform with established accessibility and regional legal standards.

Conformance Benchmarks

Our website is designed, built, and regularly audited to ensure strict compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines outline how to make web content more accessible for individuals with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities. This conformance ensures compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Maryland state digital access rules.

Accessibility Features on Our Site

To meet these rigorous benchmarks, our website integrates the following design infrastructure:

  • Keyboard Navigation: The site can be fully navigated and operated without the use of a mouse.

  • Alt-Text for Images: Critical clinical or contextual images include descriptive alternative text for screen readers.

  • Color Contrast: All text, headings, and functional buttons maintain high-contrast ratios against backgrounds to ensure maximum readability for visually impaired users.

  • Form Accessibility: All contact fields, calendar scheduling modules, and survey inputs use explicit labeling and logical tabbing structures to prevent navigation errors.

Ongoing Efforts & Limitations

As a start-up practice, we view digital accessibility as an ongoing commitment. While we audit our code and layout regularly, some elements—such as embedded maps for location navigation or third-party patient billing portals—may have temporary accessibility limitations beyond our immediate, direct control. We actively work with our vendors to encourage compliance.

Accessibility Feedback & Assistance

If you experience any difficulty accessing information, navigating our Site, or scheduling an appointment, please let us know immediately. We are committed to providing alternative formats, phone assistance, and resolving technical barriers promptly.