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Accessibility Statement – Center for Wellness International

Effective Date: June 3, 2025

The Center for Wellness International (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to make our website, www.centerforwellnessint.com, accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

1. Our Commitment

We believe that everyone has the right to access information and services independently and with dignity. We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments. Our goal is to enable all users to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with our website effectively.

2. Conformance Status

We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines. Our goal is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, which are widely recognized as the international standard for web accessibility.

While we strive to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility and usability, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website. We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility.

3. Accessibility Features

To make our website more accessible, we have implemented or are working to implement the following features:

  • Navigability: Clear and consistent navigation structure.
  • Text Alternatives: Providing text alternatives (alt text) for most non-text content like images.
  • Keyboard Accessibility: Ensuring that most website functionality can be accessed using a keyboard.
  • Readable Text: Using legible fonts and sufficient contrast between text and its background where possible.
  • Resizable Text: Allowing users to resize text using browser controls.
  • Understandable Content: Striving to use clear and simple language.
  • ARIA Landmarks: Using ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) landmarks to help users navigate different sections of pages.
  • Responsive Design: Ensuring the website adapts to different screen sizes for usability on various devices.

4. Ongoing Efforts

We understand that accessibility is an ongoing effort. Our commitment includes:

  • Regularly reviewing our website for accessibility issues.
  • Conducting accessibility testing, both automated and manual, where feasible.
  • Training our staff involved in website content creation and management on accessibility best practices.
  • Considering accessibility during the design and development of new website features and content.

5. Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the Center for Wellness International website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

6. Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of www.centerforwellnessint.com, there may be some limitations. Please be aware that some older content or third-party integrations may not fully conform to our accessibility standards. We are actively working to address these areas.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier on our website, or if you have difficulty accessing any material, please contact us, and we will work with you to provide the information or service you need through an alternative communication method or one that is accessible for you (e.g., through telephone support).

7. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Center for Wellness International website. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding the accessibility of our site, or if you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know:

  • Email: llynch@centerforwellnessint.com
  • Phone: 704-918-5494
  • Mailing Address: Center for Wellness International 4311 School House Commons #140 Harrisburg NC 28075 Attn: Website Accessibility

We try to respond to feedback within 7 business days.

8. Future Improvements

The Center for Wellness International is committed to maintaining and improving the accessibility of our website. We view accessibility as an integral part of our mission to serve all members of our community. As we continue to develop our website and online presence, we will work towards ensuring that our content is accessible to all users.

Note to the Center for Wellness International:

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  • Actual Implementation: This statement reflects a commitment. The most important part is the ongoing work to make the website accessible. Consider engaging with web accessibility experts or using evaluation tools to assess and improve your site.
  • WCAG Version: WCAG 2.1 is current, but WCAG 2.2 is also available. You can adjust the target conformance level if needed, but Level AA is a common goal.
  • Legal Review: While an accessibility statement is a best practice, ensure it aligns with any specific legal requirements in North Carolina or federal laws (like Section 508 if you receive federal funding, or considerations under the ADA). Consulting legal counsel is advisable.
  • Be Realistic: Ensure the statement accurately reflects your current efforts and realistic goals. It’s better to be honest about ongoing work than to overstate current conformance.