Digital Accessibility Standards
Accessibility Statement
Our commitment to ensuring digital accessibility and clinical inclusivity for all patients
Last reviewed: 2025-10-03
Our Accessibility Commitment
Dr Ales Aliashkevich's neurosurgery practice is committed to ensuring that our website and digital content are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, in compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and Australian accessibility legislation.
Digital Accessibility Features
Visual Accessibility
- High contrast text and background colour pairings (OKLCH clinical palette)
- Scalable typography supporting up to 200% zoom without layout loss
- Comprehensive descriptive alt-text for all medical illustrations
- Full dark mode toggle with calibrated contrast ratios
Motor & Navigation
- Full keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
- Dedicated skip-to-content navigation link for screen reader users
- High-target click areas and accessible touch targets (min 44px)
- No content requiring rapid or timed user interaction
Cognitive & Content
- Structured medical headings with logical reading order
- Clear patient-centric clinical explanations and terminology guides
- Descriptive error handling and clear consultation form instructions
Practice Physical Access
- Wheelchair-accessible consultation rooms and parking facilities
- Qualified interpreters and large print materials available on request
- Support for accredited assistance animals across all 11 locations
Compliance & Testing Rigour
Our digital infrastructure is evaluated against the following standards:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
- Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
- Automated Axe-core and Playwright CI test suites
- Screen reader compatibility (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
Accessibility Feedback & Assistance
If you encounter any difficulty accessing information or require materials in an alternative format (large print, plain language, or phone consultation), please contact our accessibility coordinator: